Battle of Kalpi (1774)

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After capturing Etawah in 1773 Shuja ud Daula planned an expedition of Bundelkhand supported by the Rana of Gohad who was given the title of "Son" by Nawab he sent Naim Khan and Fazal Ali Khan to Bundelkhand. The Invaders met the Maratha Forces at Kapli.

Battle of Kalpi (1774)
Part of Shuja-ud-Daula's Occupation of Rohillakhand
Date1773–1774 A.D
Location
Kalpi ( Uttar Pradesh, Modern day India)
Result Maratha victory
Belligerents
Flag of Awadh.svg Nawab of AwadhRana of Gohad Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Maratha Empire
Commanders and leaders
Flag of Awadh.svg Naim Khan
Flag of Awadh.svg Fazal Ali Khan
Flag of Awadh.svg René Medec		 Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Gangadhar Pant Bundele
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Balaji Pant Bundele
Strength
30000 2700
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