The Battle of Wadgaon (12–13 January 1779) was fought between the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company near Vadgaon Maval village in Maharashtra and was part of the First Anglo-Maratha War.
Event
A British force of over 3,000, supported by 19,000 bullocks, had run out of supplies during a slow march over the Ghats which was aimed at joining with another force coming from Bengal. Mahadji Shinde's men attacked and surrounded the British at Wadgoan as they retreated from their exposed position. The British were forced to surrender and agreed a treaty in February 1779 before being allowed to return to Bombay.[1]
Legacy
In 2003, a group named 'Express Nagrik Vadgaon Vijaystambh Pratishthan' installed a victory pillar to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Wadgaon. The victory at the Battle of Wadgaon is still celebrated in the region every year.[2]
References
- ^ Eaton, Richard M. The Marathas - Cambridge History of India (Vol. 2, Part 4). p. 164.
- ^ Paranjape, Shailendra (18 January 2018). "Vadgaon Maval – A tale of unsung heroes and astounding warcraft". Daily News & Analysis India.