Battle of Chakan

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Battle of Chakan
Part of
Chakan, Maharashtra
Result Mughal victory
Belligerents Maratha Empire Mughal EmpireCommanders and leaders Firangoji Narsala Surrendered Shaista KhanCasualties and losses Almost all[1] Many killed
many injured[2]

The Battle of Chakan in 1660 took place between Mughal forces led by Shaista Khan and Maratha forces commanded by Firangoji Narsala at Chakan in Maharashtra. Shaista Khan's Mughal forces emerged victorious by besieging the Chakan fort, leading to the surrender of the Maratha commander Firangoji.[1]

Background

In 1660, Shaista Khan, the Mughal governor of Deccan invaded Pune, subsequently capturing and occupying the city. Consequently, he seized the northern segment of Shivaji's territories and stationed a garrison there.[3] Shaista Khan was Aurangzeb's maternal uncle.[4]

The fort of Chakan was under the Maratha leader Firangoji Narsala. Shaista Khan marched towards the Chakan fort and besieged the fort for four months.[3] The Mughals attacked and destroyed a part of wall by bombarding a mine. Chakan succumbed to a violent two-day assault, resulting in the massacre of most of the garrison, and Firangoji ultimately surrendered.[1]

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5. Archived from the original
    on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  2. ^ Sardesai, GS. New history of the Marathas volume 1. p. 137.
  3. ^
    ISBN 978-0-521-56603-2
    .
  4. ISBN 978-0-19-972643-1
    .


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