Battle of Savanur

Military engagement
14°58′23″N 75°19′58″E / 14.97306°N 75.33278°E / 14.97306; 75.33278Result Mysore victoryBelligerents Kingdom of Mysore Maratha EmpireCommanders and leaders Tipu Sultan Hari PantStrength ~unknown~ 60,000[1]
Battle of Savanur is located in Karnataka
Battle of Savanur
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Battle of Savanur is located in India
Battle of Savanur
Battle of Savanur (India)
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The Battle of Savanur occurred between the Kingdom of Mysore and Maratha Empire.[1][2] The Mysore forces led by Tipu Sultan defeated the Maratha at Savanur in October 1786. The Maratha Army led by Hari Pant retreated, and the Mysore army entered Savanur.[3][1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sen, Sailendra Nath (1994). Anglo-Maratha Relations, 1785-96 (Reprint ed.). Bombay: Popular Prakashan. pp. 55–57. ISBN 978-81-7154-789-0.
  2. ^ Chitnis, Krishnaji Nageshrao (2000). The Nawabs of Savanur. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors. p. 57. ISBN 978-81-7156-521-4.
  3. ^ Palsokar, R. D. (1969). Tipu Sultan. Poona. p. 57.
  4. ^ Hasan, Mohibbul (2005). History of Tipu Sultan (Reprint ed.). Delhi: Aakar Books. pp. 103–106. ISBN 978-81-87879-57-2.