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British capitulation at Wadgaon
- When
- 11–13 January 1779
- Where
- Vadgaon Maval village, Maharashtra
- Part of
- British Surrender at Wadgaon
A supply-starved British force retreating over the Ghats was surrounded by Mahadaji Shinde's men at Wadgaon and forced to surrender.
A British force of over 3,000 troops with 19,000 bullocks had run out of supplies during a slow march over the Ghats, which was aimed at joining another force coming from Bengal. As they retreated from their exposed position, Mahadaji Shinde's men attacked and surrounded them at Wadgaon, compelling their surrender.
Sources
- Battle of Wadgaon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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