Battle of Burdwan


The Battle of Burdwan occurred between the Nawab of Bengal and Maratha empire in 1747. After the dismissal of Mir Jafar by Alivardi Khan, an army was amassed to defend against the invading Maratha forces of Janoji Bhonsle at Orissa. Alivardi Khan managed to heavily repulse and defeat the Marathas in this battle.[1]

Battle of Burdwan
Part of Fifth Maratha invasion of Bengal
DateMarch 1747
Location
Result Bengal victory
Belligerents
Maratha Empire Bengal Subah
Commanders and leaders
Janoji Bhonsle Alivardi Khan
Strength
40000-50000 12000-15000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

References

  1. Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5. Archived from the original on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2015-03-27.

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