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Battle of Assaye
- When
- 23 September 1803
- Where
- Assaye
Major General Arthur Wellesley's outnumbered British army defeated Maratha forces near Assaye on 23 September 1803.
Wellesley's army, having pursued Maratha forces threatening Hyderabad, engaged Daulat Rao Sindhia and Raghoji II Bhonsle's troops. Despite being outnumbered, the British forces achieved a decisive victory at Assaye in western India, marking a significant turning point in the campaign against Sindhia.
Sources
- Battle of Assaye Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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