| Siege of Chittorgarh | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Maratha Confederacy (Scindia)Kingdom of Mewar | Salumbar rebels | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Mahadji Shinde Ambaji Ingale Maharana Bhim Singh | Rawat Bhim Singh of Salumbar | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
The Siege of Chittorgarh was a military operation fought in 1791 at Chittorgarh Fort in Mewar. Forces associated with Mahadji Shinde intervened on behalf of the Maharana of Mewar to recover Chittorgarh from the forces controlling the fort.
Background
[Explain how Chittorgarh came under the control of the Salumbar faction, the political situation in Mewar, and the circumstances that led the Maharana to seek Maratha assistance.]
Siege
[Describe the arrival of the Maratha forces, the establishment of batteries or siege positions, the bombardment of Chittorgarh, resistance by the defenders, negotiations, and eventual surrender. Every specific claim should be supported by a reliable source.]
Aftermath
[Explain the restoration of Chittorgarh Fort to the Maharana and the political consequences of the operation.]