Battle of Khelna
Battle of Khelna | |||||||
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Part of Imperial Maratha Conquests | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Maratha Empire | Mughal Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Parashurampant Dhanaji Jadhav | Asad Khan | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
unknown | 6000[1] |
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2024) |
The Battle of Khelna occurred between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Empire between 1701-1702. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb ordered for the Fort of Khelna to be besieged. Mughal General Asad Khan launched an offensive and besieged the fortress. After about a three-month siege, Maratha commander, Parashurampant surrendered under the condition that he and his garrison would be allowed to march out unharmed.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 525. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5. Archived from the original on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2015-03-28.