Siege of Delhi (1804)

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Siege of Delhi
Part of the Second Anglo-Maratha War
Date8–19 October 1804
Location
Delhi
Result

EIC Victory

Belligerents

East India Company
Supported By

Mughal Emperor
Maratha Confederacy
Commanders and leaders

Shah Alam II Supported By

Gerard Lake
 Yashwantrao Holkar
Strength
200 regulars
150
irregulars[1]
 60,000 cavalry[2][3]
15,000 infantry[2]

The siege of Delhi (8–19 October 1804) was conducted by the

Gerard Lake arrived on 18 October.[2]

References

  1. ^ William Cooke, Stafford (1864). Vol.1,2, by lt. col. Williams History of the wars caused by the French revolution. Vol.3,4, by W.C. Stafford History of England's campaigns in India and China; and of the Indian mutiny. Oxford University. p. 173.
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  3. ^ William Cooke, Stafford (1864). Vol.1,2, by lt. col. Williams History of the wars caused by the French revolution. Vol.3,4, by W.C. Stafford History of England's campaigns in India and China; and of the Indian mutiny. Oxford University. p. 174.


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