Capture of Kabbaldurga
| Capture of Kabbaldurga | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Mysore Sultanate |
 Maratha Empire | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Hyder Ali |
Murari Rao (POW) | ||||||||
The Capture of Kabbaldurga was the outcome of a Hyder Ali military campaign on behalf of the Mysore Sultanate with the objective of expanding his kingdom. The expedition was directed against Fort Kabbaldurga, located in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. The fort was under the control of Maratha commander Murari Rao, who also commanded Gooty.[1]
Background[edit]
The initial confrontation between the armies of Murari Rao and Ali occurred at Balapur, where Ali defeated Rao's forces and took several officers as prisoners.[2] These captives were subsequently sent to the fortress of Bangalore.[3] Following this, Ali proceeded with an advance towards the assault on Kabbaldurga, which was under Rao's control.[4]
Battle[edit]
Upon reaching Kabbaldurga, Ali encountered the Maratha forces, who were prepared to confront him. Ali attacked and defeated the Marathas.Following his defeat, Rao fled to Gooty.[5][6] Ali then appointed Mir Ali Raza to oversee Kabbaldurga, while he personally led an expedition to seize Gooty, succeeding after a two-month campaign.[7]
Aftermath[edit]
Following his victory, Ali captured Rao and detained him in Bangalore.[8][3][2] [9] Rao remained incarcerated until his death in 1779 A.D.[1][10][11] The villages of Kodiconda, Madaksira, Penugonda, and numerous others were incorporated into Mysore.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Vaish, Devi Charan Lal (1972). The Rise of British Power and the Fall of Marathas. Upper India Publishing House. p. 178.
- ^ a b India), Mythic Society (Bangalore (2003). The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society. Mythic Society. p. 189.
- ^ a b Murray (Firm), John (1965). A Handbook for Travellers in India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon. John Murray. p. 353.
- ^ "Archeological Survey of India". 2016-06-14. Archived from the original on 2016-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ S.p.c.k. Press (1927). Quarterly Journal Of The Mythic Society Vol.18. p. 146.
- ^ India), Mythic Society (Bangalore (2004). The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society. Mythic Society. p. 146.
- ^ Rao, Conjeeveram Hayavadana (1946). History of Mysore (1399-1799 A.D.): 1704-1766. Superintendent at the Government Press. p. 382.
- ^ India), Mythic Society (Bangalore (2003). The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society. Mythic Society. p. 189.
- ^ Commission, Indian Historical Records (1939). Proceedings of Meetings. Superintendent Government Printing, India. pp. 127–130.
- ^ "KarnatakaHistory". Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles & Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 453.
- ^ Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles & Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 453.