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Battle of Vijaydurg

Battle of Vijaydurg was a battle fought in February 1756 in what is now India. The recorded result: Anglo-Peshwa victory. Recorded strength: 20 British ships; 500 British marines; 1,000 Maratha troops against 2,000 men; 250 cannons; 200 ships.

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A British-Portuguese-Indian naval force attacks the fort of Geriah, 1756
A British-Portuguese-Indian naval force attacks the fort of Geriah, 1756. Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons.
FoughtFebruary 1756
WhereIndia16.561N, 73.333E
OutcomeAnglo-Peshwa victory
BelligerentsKingdom of Great Britain; East India Company; Maratha EmpireagainstMaratha Empire Colaba State
Casualties and lossesUnknownand500+ men

Record

DateFebruary 1756 (month precision)
PlaceIndia
16.561N, 73.333E
KindBattle, early modern
Strength20 British ships; 500 British marines; 1,000 Maratha troops2,000 men; 250 cannons; 200 ships
Casualties and lossesUnknown500+ men
Commanders
  • Tulaji Angre
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Battle of Vijaydurg is one of 2,009 engagements of the 18th century in the atlas and one of 354 in present-day India.

Sources

Identity, coordinates, dates and the war from Wikidata Q22935939, released under CC0. Result, belligerents, commanders, strength and casualties from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article Battle of Vijaydurg, revision 1370592487, read 2026-11-14, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; the article's text is not reproduced here. Present-day country and state from Natural Earth. Dates before 1582 follow the Julian calendar as recorded.