Second Battle of Midnapur (1746)

Second battle of 'Midnapur'
Part of Maratha invasions of Bengal
Date1746
Location
Near 'Midnapore' Town
Result Bengali Victory
Belligerents
Nawabs of Bengal

Maratha Confederacy

Commanders and leaders
  • Alivardi Khan
  • Mir Jafar
  • Janoji Bhonsle
  • Sayyid Nur
  • Mir Habib
  • Strength
    7,500[1] Similar strength to Bengali Army.[citation needed]

    In 1746, the Independent Nawabs of Bengal and the Maratha Confederacy fought each other at the Second Battle of 'Midnapore'.

    1. ^ Islam, Sirajul (1948). The History of Bengal vol 2. Dhaka: University of Dhaka. p. 464.

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