Battle of Deeg facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Battle of Deeg
Part of The Second Anglo-Maratha War
Date 13 November, 1804 Location Deeg fort Result Maratha-Jats Victory
Belligerents
British East India Company	Maratha Empire Indore State Kingdom of Bharatpur
Commanders and leaders
General Fraser (WIA)	Yashwantrao Holkar Ranjit Singh of Bharatpur
Strength
Unknown number of troops 160 guns	Unknown number of troops
Casualties and losses
87 guns captured by the Marathas and Jats 643 killed or wounded	About 2000 dead or wounded
This battle resulted in Siege of Deeg

The Battle of Deeg was an important fight in India. It happened on November 13, 1804. This battle was part of the Second Anglo-Maratha War. It took place near Deeg fort, which is now in Rajasthan, India.

The battle was fought between the British East India Company and a group of Indian forces. These Indian forces included the Maratha Empire and the Jats from Bharatpur.

What Happened at the Battle of Deeg?

The British East India Company was led by Major General Fraser. The Indian forces were led by Yashwantrao Holkar of the Maratha Empire. Maharaja Ranjit Singh led the Jats.

The battle happened outside the town of Deeg. The British forces were defeated by the Maratha and Jat armies. General Fraser was seriously injured during the fight. He later died from his wounds.

How Many Soldiers Were Lost?

The British lost many soldiers. About 643 British soldiers were killed or wounded. The Maratha and Jat forces captured 87 of the British guns. The British had started with 160 guns.

The Maratha and Jat forces also suffered losses. It is thought that over 2,000 of their soldiers were killed or wounded.

What Happened After the Battle?

After this battle, the Indian forces tried to capture Deeg Fort. This event is known as the Siege of Deeg Fort. The siege lasted from December 11 to December 24, 1804.