(1) #Thread on the #Bhagwa flying high over #RedFort
Scene - 1771 Delhi
The flying of Bhagwa on #RedFort in 1771 was a momentous occasion, signaling the #Hindu resurgence, which began a century before.
Scene - 1771 Delhi
The flying of Bhagwa on #RedFort in 1771 was a momentous occasion, signaling the #Hindu resurgence, which began a century before.
(2)
1761: 3rd Battle of Panipat (#Panipat1761). Najib Khan became Mughal regent after Abdali's pyrrhic victory.
1764, Oct 22: Battle of Buxar; Mughals vs EIC. EIC victory.
1765, Aug 12: Treaty of Allahabad. Shah Alam stayed at Allahabad under British protection. [Reason 👇]
1761: 3rd Battle of Panipat (#Panipat1761). Najib Khan became Mughal regent after Abdali's pyrrhic victory.
1764, Oct 22: Battle of Buxar; Mughals vs EIC. EIC victory.
1765, Aug 12: Treaty of Allahabad. Shah Alam stayed at Allahabad under British protection. [Reason 👇]
(3)
1770, Oct 31: Najib Khan died. Zabeta Khan, Son of Najib Khan, becomes Mughal regent at Delhi.
1771, Feb 7: Mahadji Scindia asked Zabeta Khan to give control of Delhi to Marathas
1771, Feb 10: On refusal, Mahadji started artillery bombardment of the fort.
1770, Oct 31: Najib Khan died. Zabeta Khan, Son of Najib Khan, becomes Mughal regent at Delhi.
1771, Feb 7: Mahadji Scindia asked Zabeta Khan to give control of Delhi to Marathas
1771, Feb 10: On refusal, Mahadji started artillery bombardment of the fort.
(4)
Swiftly, the control of #RedFort, and #Delhi was given to Marathas.
*#Bhagwa Flag was flown over the Red Fort*
1771, Feb 12: Shah Alam’s agreement with Marathas to cede the Mughal territory to #Marathas, and make office appointments as per Marathas.
Swiftly, the control of #RedFort, and #Delhi was given to Marathas.
*#Bhagwa Flag was flown over the Red Fort*
1771, Feb 12: Shah Alam’s agreement with Marathas to cede the Mughal territory to #Marathas, and make office appointments as per Marathas.
(5)
1771, Mar 17: A letter appreciating the #Maratha success in capturing #Delhi is noted in the Peshwa records.
1771, Mar 17: A letter appreciating the #Maratha success in capturing #Delhi is noted in the Peshwa records.
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