Siege of Bidar explained

Conflict:Siege of Bidar
Partof:Mughal-Bijapur War 1657-1686
Date:2 March - 29 March 1657[1]
Place:Bidar
Result:Mughal victory
Territory:The Mughal Empire annexed northern territories ruled by the Adil Shahi dynasty
Combatant1:Mughal Empire
Combatant2:Adil Shahi dynasty
Commander1:Aurangzeb
Commander2:Sidi Marjan
Strength1:50,000-100,000 men
Strength2:5000 Total
1,000 cavalry
4,000 infantry

The siege of Bidar was a twenty-seven day siege mounted by the Mughal Empire against the Adil Shahi dynasty's garrison at Bidar, then controlled by Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The garrison was commanded by Sidi Marjan, who eventually surrendered and then died of his wounds.

Battle

Aurangzeb and his army advanced towards Bijapur and besieged Bidar. The Kiladar (governor or captain) of the fortress, Sidi Marjan, defended it with 1,000 cavalry and 4,000 infantry. Sidi Marjan was mortally wounded when a gunpowder magazine exploded. After twenty-seven days of hard fighting Bidar was captured by the Mughals.

Aftermath

The wealthy city of Bidar became part of the Mughal Empire.

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References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jadunath Sarkar . House of Shivaji . 3rd . 1978 . 1955 . Orient Longman . 978-0-8364-0343-5 . 110 .