| Battle of Purandar | |||||||||
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| Part of Deccan Wars | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Mughal Empire |
 Maratha Empire | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Asaf Jah I |
Shahu I  Balaji Vishwanath [3] Haibatrao Nilambkar | ||||||||
  Battle of Purandar Location within Maharashtra  Battle of Purandar Battle of Purandar (India) | |||||||||
The Battle of Purandar, fought in 1715 A.D., was a significant military campaign led by Nizam Ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I, also known as Chin Qlich Khan, against the Maratha forces in the region. The Maratha armies, under the command of Shahji I and Balaji Vishwanath Peshwa, were faced with the invasion of their territories, including Purandar and Poona. This clash marked a crucial moment in the power struggle between the two sides, as they vied for control over the strategic locations in the region. The outcome of the battle would have far-reaching consequences for both the Marathas and the Nizam.
Prelude
editThe Conquest
editAftermath
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editReferences
edit- ^ Chhabra, G. S. (1971). Advanced Study in the History of Modern India: 1707-1813. Sterling Publishers. p. 8.
- ^ Nayeem, M. A. (1985). Mughal Administration of Deccan Under Nizamul Mulk Asaf Jah, 1720-48 A.D. Jaico Publishing House. p. 8. ISBN 978-81-7224-325-8.
- ^ Nayeem, M. A. (1985). Mughal Administration of Deccan Under Nizamul Mulk Asaf Jah, 1720-48 A.D. Jaico Publishing House. p. 8. ISBN 978-81-7224-325-8.