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Siege of Nargund (1785) 1785

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1785Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationIndiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictMaratha-Mysore WarWikidata P361
Coordinates15.7261, 75.3827Wikidata P625

About the battle

The second siege of Nargund was a siege conducted by Tipu Sultan, the Sultan of Mysore, in Nargund in 1785. Tipu Sultan, along with his commander, Burhanudhin, defeated the Marathas and recaptured Nargund.

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Location

15.7261, 75.3827 · India

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