Battle of Kakkor explained

Conflict:Battle of Kakkor
Date:1759
Place:Kakkor, Uniara, Tonk district, Rajasthan
Result:Maratha Empire victory
Combatant2:Jaipur state
Commander1: Malharrao Holkar
Gangadhar Tatya
Commander2:Thakur Jodhsingh Nathawat
Thakur Gulab Singh
Ramsingh Nathawat
Sawai Singh Rathore
Shyam Singh of Masuda
Nirbhaisingh Nathawat
Naresingh of udaipur
Jodhsingh
Rupsingh
Bhimsingh

The Battle of Kakkor (sometimes spelled Kakkod) was fought between the Maratha Confederacy, led by the veteran Gangadhar Tatya, who was sent into battle by Malhar Rao Holkar, and the Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur under Sawai Madho Singh in present-day Kakor, Uniara, Tonk district of Rajasthan.[1]

Battle

In 1759, Malharrao Holkar invaded Jaipur where a fierce battle took place. He despatched Gangadhar Tatya. Madho Singh dispatched an army of 4000 that was completely crushed. Tatya attacked Thakur Jodhsingh Singh, who was wounded and killed; the death of this commander was fatal as it saved Marathas who were on the verge of defeat. Gulab Singh tried to command the army, but was also killed. Lastly, Marathas were victorious. Gangadhar Tatya was wounded, and had to escape from the battlefield whereas casualties of Rajput were huge, nearly 20 captains were slain. Rajputs were forced to seek peace.[2]

Aftermath

Malharrao Holkar later laid siege to and captured Burwada fort, forcing Rajputs again to seek peace. Malharrao wasn't able to plunder for long as he had to leave Rajputana to help Dattaji. He arrived too late as Dattaji had already fallen in the Battle of Barari Ghat .

Notes and References

  1. Book: G. H. Khare . Rajput Maratha Relations 1707-1760 AD (Vol. 1) . 1978-01-01 . 595–600.
  2. Book: Misra, S. c . Sindhia-holkar Rivalry In Rajasthan . 1981 . 42.