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Battle of Khelna

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Battle of Khelna
DateDecember 26, 1701- June 6, 1702
Location
Result Mughal victory[1]
Belligerents
Maratha Kingdom  Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Parashurampant Surrendered
Dhanaji Jadhav
 Asad Khan
Casualties and losses
Unknown 6,000[1]

The Battle of Khelna occurred between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Kingdom 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

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  1. ^ a b c Jacques, Tony (30 November 2006). 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.