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28 December - The Battle of Kolhapur 1659

 


The Battle of Kolhapur took place on 28 December, 1659, near Kolhapur city, Maharashtra. It was fought between the Maratha Empire, led by Shivaji, and the Adilshahi forces, led by Rustam Zaman. The battle is renowned for Shivaji’s masterful flank movement, which was similar to Babur’s strategy against Rana Sanga. The Marathas defeated the Adilshahi forces. It was the second significant military victory of the Marathas after the battle of Pratapgad.

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