#Nizams_Vs_Marathas🔥
All know that Marathas suffered a disastrous defeat against Abdali at the Battle of Panipat (14 Jan 1761 AD).
But did you know ?
Mughals led by Nizam Salabat Jung of Hyderabad too defeated Marathas in the same period (1761 AD-1762 AD) — Thread 🧵.
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All know that Marathas suffered a disastrous defeat against Abdali at the Battle of Panipat (14 Jan 1761 AD).
But did you know ?
Mughals led by Nizam Salabat Jung of Hyderabad too defeated Marathas in the same period (1761 AD-1762 AD) — Thread 🧵.
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When Mir Ali Khan, the brother and diwan of Nizam Salabat Jung heard of Maratha defeat at Panipat;
He despatched his general Lala Brijdas to conquer and devastate Maratha territories.
Brijdas made impressive conquests and carried out devastations and levied tributes.
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He despatched his general Lala Brijdas to conquer and devastate Maratha territories.
Brijdas made impressive conquests and carried out devastations and levied tributes.
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Battle of Aurangabad— On 17th November 1761, Nizam Salabat Jung defeated Raghunathrao and forced him to retreat from Aurangabad.
Battle of Daulatabad — On 23rd November 1761, Nizam Salabat Jung defeated Raghunathrao again in his attempt to capture Daulatabad fort.
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Battle of Daulatabad — On 23rd November 1761, Nizam Salabat Jung defeated Raghunathrao again in his attempt to capture Daulatabad fort.
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Battle — On 30th November 1761, Nizam Salabat Jung defeated Marathas.
Conquest of Naldurg — Nizam marches to Naldurg, defeats Marathas and conquers it.
Conquest of Hindu sacred towns of Tonka and Parvsangam — Nizam Ali captures them and destroys them and their temples.
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Conquest of Naldurg — Nizam marches to Naldurg, defeats Marathas and conquers it.
Conquest of Hindu sacred towns of Tonka and Parvsangam — Nizam Ali captures them and destroys them and their temples.
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Conquest of Chas — On 8th December 1761, Nizam captured Chas from Marathas.
Battle of Shrigonda— On 14th December 1761, Nizam's generals defeat Marathas & loot Scindhia's palace.
Coward family of Peshwa and Marathas leave Pune and run to hills for safety fearing Nizam.
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Battle of Shrigonda— On 14th December 1761, Nizam's generals defeat Marathas & loot Scindhia's palace.
Coward family of Peshwa and Marathas leave Pune and run to hills for safety fearing Nizam.
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Battle of Ahmadnagar — On December 1761, Mir Ali Khan defeated Raghunathrao on the outskirts of Ahmadnagar.
Battle of Turkabad — On December 1761, Mir Ali Khan defeated and slaughtered Marathas then pursued them upto ten miles.
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Battle of Turkabad — On December 1761, Mir Ali Khan defeated and slaughtered Marathas then pursued them upto ten miles.
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Battle of Ghod river — On 26th December 1762, Nizam Salabat Jung defeated Marathas despite munity in his army.
Invasion of Poona — Nizam Salabat Jung then directly marched to Pune, the capital of Peshwas. The Marathas fearful of destruction at the surrendered to Nizam.
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Invasion of Poona — Nizam Salabat Jung then directly marched to Pune, the capital of Peshwas. The Marathas fearful of destruction at the surrendered to Nizam.
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Treaty — On 2nd January 1762, Peshwa Madhavrao and his uncle Raghunathrao ceded territories worth 27 lakhs annually to Nizam.
Mir Ali Khan then returned from Pune and punished Ramchandra Jadhav, a maratha general for treachery by plundering his Panch mahal jagirs.
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Mir Ali Khan then returned from Pune and punished Ramchandra Jadhav, a maratha general for treachery by plundering his Panch mahal jagirs.
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Soon, a civil war started between Peshwa Madhavrao and his uncle Raghunathrao. Nizam aided Raghunathrao who then defeated Peshwa.
Treaty of Paragaon — Raghunathrao ceded territories worth 50 lakhs annually to Nizam Ali Khan Bahadur ) on 27th November 1762 for his aid.
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Treaty of Paragaon — Raghunathrao ceded territories worth 50 lakhs annually to Nizam Ali Khan Bahadur ) on 27th November 1762 for his aid.
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Outcomes of Nizam Salabat Jung and Nawab Mir Ali Khan's campaign of 1761-1762 AD :
- The stains of Nizam's defeat at Udgir in 1760 was washed and Maratha pride was humbled.
- Nizam gained a total of territories worth 77 lakhs annually.
- Mughal prestige was revived.
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- The stains of Nizam's defeat at Udgir in 1760 was washed and Maratha pride was humbled.
- Nizam gained a total of territories worth 77 lakhs annually.
- Mughal prestige was revived.
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