Battle of Sindhkhed
Battle of Sindhkhed [1] also known as Siege of Sindhkhed[2] was an Indian battle fought in 1757 between Maratha forces under Vishwasrao against Nizam Ali where Marathas defeated the Nizam Army and Nizam sued for peace.[3][4][5]
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 Maratha Empire |
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Vishwasrao Jankoji Rao Scindia Dattaji Rao Scindia Damaji Rao Gaekwad |
Asaf Jah II Ibrahim Khan Gardi Vitthal Sundar Ramchandra jadhav Nagoji Mane †Tarabai | ||||||||
Background[edit]
During the monsoon of 1757, the Peshwa demanded the north Godavari region from Salabat Jang, leading to tensions. Nizam Ali, guided by Vithal Sundar, enlisted Ibrahim Khan's help. Shah Nawaz Khan secured Fort Daulatabad. The Marathas, led by Vishvasrao, prepared for a campaign, with support from Dattaji Scindia , Jankoji, Damaji and others. They departed Poona on 27 August towards Aurangabad, focusing on capturing it while the Nizam prepared to defend.[6][3][5]
Battle[edit]
In November, hostilities began, with Nizam Ali leading the campaign for Salabat Jang while Bussy was absent on the east coast. As the Marathas marched towards Aurangabad, they learned that Ramchandra Jadhav, a powerful commander in the Nizam's service, was approaching to defend the capital. To prevent Jadhav from attacking before reaching Aurangabad, Dattaji swiftly moved to besiege Sindkhed, where Jadhav was stationed. Nizam Ali and Ibrahim Khan Gardi marched to relieve Jadhav, but after a fierce month-long struggle, they were unable to break through the Maratha cordon. On December 17, Nizam Ali conceded defeat and sent Vithal Sundar to negotiate terms with the Marathas, ultimately ceding territory worth 25 lacs and fort Naldurg. The peace treaty was ratified on December 29, showcasing the unity of the Maratha ranks under the Peshwa's leadership, which closed the rift created by Tarabai's actions.[2][1][6]
Aftermath[edit]
In 1759, the Peshwa aggressively seized several capitals of the Haidarabad State, leading to renewed hostilities between the Peshwa and the Nizam. By February 1760, the Nizam surrendered territories and capitals to the Marathas after a battle near Udgir. Despite the victory, Maratha reverses in North India against Ahmad Shah Abdali overshadowed their success. Sadashivrao was called to the north, leaving the Nizam's state partially intact where he met his death in disaster of Panipat. Subsequently, Nizam Ali imprisoned and later executed Salabat Jang in 1763.[2][1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Sardesai, Govind Sakharam (1946). New History Of The Marathas Vol.2.
- ^ a b c d Jaques, Tony (2006-11-30). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: A Guide to 8,500 Battles from Antiquity through the Twenty-first Century [3 volumes]. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 946. ISBN 978-0-313-02799-4.
- ^ a b Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra; Dighe, Vishvanath Govind (1977). The History and Culture of the Indian People: The Maratha supremacy. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 182.
- ^ Sastri, Kallidaikurichi Aiyah Nilakanta (1953). History of India. S. Viswanathan. p. 457.
- ^ a b Mehta, B. L. Grover & Alka. A New Look at Modern Indian History : From 1707 to The Modern Times. S. Chand Publishing. p. 28. ISBN 978-93-5501-683-6.
- ^ a b Sardesai Govind Sakharam (1948). New History Of The Marathas Vol-ii 1707-1772 (1948). B. G. Dhawale, Bombay.