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Battle of Koregaon

When
1 January 1818
Where
Banks of the Bhima River
Part of
Battle of Koregaon: East India Company troops defeat the Maratha Empire

East India Company troops defeated the Peshwa's forces at Koregaon Bhima on 1 January 1818.

The battle occurred on the banks of the Bhima river. Company troops, largely composed of Mahars, engaged the Peshwa's army. The Peshwa's forces were repelled and forced to retreat upon learning of additional Company reinforcements approaching the site.

Sources

  1. Battle of Koregaon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  2. Koregaon Bhima Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  3. Baji Rao II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  4. Third Anglo-Maratha War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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