Battle of Mandan

The Battle of Mandan was fought between the Shekhawat Rajput chiefs and the Mughal Empire. The Mughals were backed by Ahirs of Rewari under Rao Mittar Sain Ahir.[2]

Battle of Mandan
DateJune 1775
Location
Mandan, Ahirwal
Result Rajput victory[1]
Belligerents
Shekhawat Chieftains Mughal Empire
Ahirs of Rewari
Commanders and leaders
Devi Singh and other Shekhawati chieftains Mitrasen Ahir
Kale Khan
Peero Khan †
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

The Battle

In 1775 A.D., Rao Mitra Sen Ahir of Rewari, and Piroo Khan Balochi, encouraged by scattered Kiamkhainies of Jhunjhunu, invaded Shekhawati.[3] A pitched battle was fought in which both sides suffered heavy losses. Peero Khan was killed, and resulted Shekhawat victory.

Aftermath

The Shekhawati chiefs faced another invasion in 1780, when the Mughal empire sent Murtaza Khan Bhadech to collect tax in Shekhawati. The two forces fought the bloody Battle of Khatu Shyamji on July 1779 where after heavy losses on both sides, Murtaza was killed.[1]

References
  1. Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa and company. p. 694. ISBN 9788129115010. in a pitched battle at Mandan, both sides suffered heavily. Peero Khan died and Mitra Sen fled the field, leaving the Shekhawat chiefs victorious.
  2. History of Shekhawats. Publication Scheme. 2001. ISBN 9788186782743.
  3. The Sheikhawats & Their Lands. Raj Educational Printers. 1970.


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