Siege of Delhi (1804)

The siege of Delhi (8–19 October 1804) was conducted by the Maratha leader Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar against the forces of the British East India Company, who were assisting the Mughals in defending Delhi during the Second Anglo-Maratha War. Holkar's main political objective was to bring the Mughal emperor under his control and thus with force of 60,000 cavalry and 15,000 infantry, Holkar confronted the British commanders Lt. Col.s Ochterlony and Burn who were in charge at Delhi. Ochterlony and Burn defied Holkar's attack with great determination where "The important gates - Ajmeri Gate, Kashmiri Gate, and Lahori Gate - saw stiff fighting." Holkar abandoned the siege after reinforcements led by Gerard Lake arrived on 18 October.[2]

Siege of Delhi
Part of the Second Anglo-Maratha War
Date8–19 October 1804
Location
Delhi, Mughal Empire
Result

EIC Victory

Belligerents

Mughal Empire Supported By

East India Company		 Maratha Confederacy
Commanders and leaders

Shah Alam II Supported By

David Ochterlony
Gerard Lake		 Yashwantrao Holkar
Strength
200 regulars
150 irregulars[1]		 60,000 cavalry[2][3]
15,000 infantry[2]

References
  1. William Cooke, Stafford (1864). Vol.1,2, by lt. col. Williams History of the wars caused by the French revolution. Vol.3,4, by W.C. Stafford History of England's campaigns in India and China; and of the Indian mutiny. Oxford University. p. 173.
  2. Naravane, M.S. (2014). Battles of the Honorourable East India Company. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation. p. 92. ISBN 9788131300343.
  3. William Cooke, Stafford (1864). Vol.1,2, by lt. col. Williams History of the wars caused by the French revolution. Vol.3,4, by W.C. Stafford History of England's campaigns in India and China; and of the Indian mutiny. Oxford University. p. 174.


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