Second Anglo-Maratha War

Second Anglo-Maratha War
Part of the Anglo-Maratha Wars

The Battle of Assaye, a painting by J.C. Stadler
Date11 September 1803 – 24 December 1805
Location
Result British victory
Belligerents

Supported by:

Mughal Empire
Supported by
Kingdom of Bharatpur
Commanders and leaders
Units involved

Lake & Wellesley:

  • 4 regiments European cavalry
  • 8 regiments Native cavalry
  • 2 regiments British infantry
  • 17 sepoy battalions
  • Artillery
Shock infantry forces

Second Anglo-Maratha War (from 1803 –1805) was a large conflict within the Maratha Empire involving the British East India Company. It resulted in major loss of territory for the Marathas, including regions around Delhi and in present-day Gujarat falling into direct Company rule.