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Battle of Bhupalgarh
1679
2 April 1679
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type of battle

war or event

Mughal-Maratha Wars

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location

modern country

Aided by Sambhuji, rebel son of Maratha King Shivaji, Mughal Viceroy Dilir Khan attacked Bhupalgarh (modern Banur), near Khanapur, south of Poona, defended by Phirangoji Narsala. After terrible fighting, the Mughals captured the fortress and its stores and enslaved the garrison. Dilir Khan then defeated Maratha reinforcements nearby and razed the fort to the ground.


   
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