Battle of Savanur

Battle of Savanur
DateOctober 1786
Location14°58′23″N 75°19′58″E / 14.97306°N 75.33278°E / 14.97306; 75.33278
Result Mysore victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Mysore  Maratha Confederacy
Commanders and leaders
Tipu Sultan Hari Pant
Strength
~Unknown~ 60,000
Location within Karnataka
Battle of Savanur (India)

The Battle of Savanur occurred between the Kingdom of Mysore and Maratha Confederacy. The Mysore forces led by Tipu Sultan defeated the Maratha at Savanur in October 1786. The Maratha Army led by Hari Pant retreated, and the Mysore army entered Savanur.