Conflict: | Battle of Khelna |
Date: | December 26, 1701- June 6, 1702 |
Place: | Khelna |
Result: | Mughal victory |
Combatant1: | Maratha Kingdom |
Combatant2: | Mughal Empire |
Commander1: | Parashurampant Dhanaji Jadhav |
Commander2: | Asad Khan |
Casualties1: | unknown |
Casualties2: | 6,000 |
The Battle of Khelna occurred between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Kingdom between 1701-1702. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb ordered for the Fort of Khelna to be besieged. Mughal general Asad Khan launched an offensive and besieged the fortress. After about a three-month siege, Maratha commander, Parashurampant surrendered under the condition that he and his garrison would be allowed to march out unharmed.[1]