Battle of Jadi Hanwati
| Battle of Jadi Hanwati | |||||||
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| Part of Maratha–Mysore Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Maratha Empire |
 Kingdom of Mysore | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Madhavrao |
Hyder Ali (WIA)Ismail Khan †Mir faizullaHaji Muhammad | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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80000 soldiers, 54 artillery pieces | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 2,000 Killed[2] | ||||||
The Battle of Jadi Hanwati took place on December 1, 1764. The Peshwa himself led the Maratha army as they advanced towards Haidar's camp with 54 artillery pieces. Eight guns were positioned on a small hill on the left side of Haidar's camp. Ismail Khan, one of Haidar's officers, captured Maratha's guns. However, Haidar sent another officer named Haji Muhammad to prevent the Marathas from recapturing them. He also asked the Portuguese to stand with their backs to the woods and not move onto the plain.[3]
Battle[edit]
The Marathas rushed towards the captured guns, but Ismail Khan and the Portuguese commandant were killed along with their men. Haidar suffered heavy losses, around 2,000 men,[4] and was himself injured in the battle.[5] To avoid being captured or identified, he removed all his jewellery and fled to his camp. The battle lasted for approximately two hours. The Marathas emerged victorious and showed no mercy towards their enemies. One of Haidar's officers described their behavior as unusual since they usually spared their opponents if they surrendered their weapons. However, on this day, the Marathas did not show any mercy even after their enemies had died. They had elephants trample on their bodies and set fire to them.[6]
In summary, during the battle of Jadi Hanwati, the Peshwa led the Maratha army in capturing eight guns from Haidar's camp. However, Haidar sent another officer to prevent their recapture, resulting in heavy losses for both sides. The Marathas showed no mercy towards their enemies after the battle ended.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Chhabra, G.S. (2005). Advance Study in the History of Modern India (Volume-1: 1707-1803). Lotus Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-81-89093-06-8.
- ^ Banerjee, Anil Chandra (1968). Peshwa Madhav Rao I. A. Mukherjee.
- ^ Banerjee, Anil Chandra (1968). Peshwa Madhav Rao I. A. Mukherjee.
- ^ Banerjee, Anil Chandra (1968). Peshwa Madhav Rao I. A. Mukherjee.
- ^ Kulkarni, Prof A. R. (2008-07-01). The Marathas. Diamond Publications. ISBN 978-81-8483-073-6.[need quotation to verify]
- ^ G.S.Chhabra (2005). Advance Study in the History of Modern India (Volume-1: 1707-1803). Lotus Press. ISBN 978-81-89093-06-8.
- ^ A Comprehensive History of India: 1712-1772. Orient Longmans. 1978.