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Battle of Vijaydurg

The Capture of Geriah, February 1756, by Dominic Serres the Elder
DateJan-Feb 1756
Location
Vijaydurg Fort, Maharashtra, India
16°33′39″N 73°20′00″E / 16.5607°N 73.3334°E / 16.5607; 73.3334
Result British-Peshwa victory
Belligerents

Battle of Vijaydurg Colaba State

Supported by:
Portuguese India

Battle of Vijaydurg Maratha Confederacy

East India Company
Commanders and leaders
Battle of Vijaydurg Admiral Tulaji Angre  (POW)

Battle of Vijaydurg Balaji Bajirao

Admiral Charles Watson
Sir William James
Robert Clive
Units involved
Battle of Vijaydurg Maratha Navy
(loyal to Colaba)

Battle of Vijaydurg Maratha Army
Battle of Vijaydurg Maratha Navy
(loyal to the Peshwa)

Company Navy
Strength

2000 men
250 cannons

200 ships

1000 Maratha Troops
500 British marines

20 British ships
Casualties and losses
500+ men

The Battle of Vijaydurg was fought between Tulaji Angre, the Admiral of the Maratha Navy and the combined forces of the East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy led by Peshwa Balaji Bajirao in early 1756.

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