Battle of Mandan

Battle of Mandan
Date	June 1775
Location	Mandan, Shakhawati, Rajasthan
Result	Jaipur-Shekhawat victory[1]
Belligerents
Kingdom of Jaipur; Shekhawat Chieftains	Mughal Empire; Ahirs of Rewari; Baloch chieftains
Commanders and leaders
Naval Singh Navalgarh; Devi Singh Navalgarh; Bagh Singh Khetri; Hanuth Singh Dhundlod; Surajmal Singh Bissau; Yaniram Dhabhai	Najaf Quli Khan; Mitrasen Ahir; Kale Khan †; Peero Khan †
Casualties and losses
Heavy	Heavy

The battle was fought between the Shekhawat chiefs and the Mughal Empire due to their refusal to pay tribute to the emperor. The Mughals were aided by the Ahirs under Mitra sen and the Baloch chieftains Peero Khan and Kale Khan.[1]

Battle

The Shekhawati Rajput chieftains had been beating back invasions in their area for a long time. In 1775 the Shekhawati chiefs refused to pay tribute to the Mughals which resulted in an invasion by the Mughal army under the command of Mitra Sen Ahir, Kale Khan and Peero Khan. A pitched battle was fought in which both sides suffered heavy losses. Peero Khan was killed and Mitra Sen fled, resulting in a victory for the Shekhawat chiefs.[1]

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

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.

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[JP-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.