Battle of Savanur 1786
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1786 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | India | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Maratha–Mysore wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 14.9731, 75.3328 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Savanur occurred between the Kingdom of Mysore and Maratha Empire. 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.
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