Siege of Bahadur Benda explained
The siege of Bahadur Benda occurred when the forces of Mysore led by Tipu Sultan besieged Bahadur fort in 1787.[1] Tipu Sultan defeated the Maratha Army led by Hari Pant and captured the fort. It was the last military engagement between the Maratha Empire and Tipu Sultan.[2] [3] [4] [5]
Background
Bahadur Benda was a fort under the Maratha Empire. Tipu Sultan, the King of Mysore besieged and captured the fort in 1787. The Maratha forces were led by Hari Pant, a general of the Maratha Empire.[6] [7]
Aftermath
This was the last military engagement between Maratha Empire and Tipu Sultan.
Notes and References
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The History and Culture of the Indian People: The Maratha supremacy ]. 1977 . Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan . 431 . en.
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