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Battle of Pavan Khind 1660

Battle of Pavan Khind: Baji Prabhu Deshpande Statue in Panhala Fort
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date13 July 1660Wikidata
Year1660Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationIndiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictbattles involving the Maratha EmpireWikidata P361
Coordinates16.8667, 73.8333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Pavan Khind ( PAAVANKHIND) was a rearguard last stand that took place in September 1660, at a mountain pass in the vicinity of Vishalgad between the forces of the Maratha and the pursuing Bijapur Sultanate forces.

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Location

16.8667, 73.8333 · India

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