#otd 263 years ago (May 8, 1758) - 'The Battle of Peshawar' took place, between the Marathas and the Durrani Empire.
The Marathas, led by Raghunathrao and Malharrao Holkar were victorious in the battle, and Peshawar was captured.
(route map via @LiveHIndia)
The Marathas, led by Raghunathrao and Malharrao Holkar were victorious in the battle, and Peshawar was captured.
(route map via @LiveHIndia)
Ten days earlier, the Marathas had won 'The Battle of Attock' and planted their flag on the Fort of Attock, located besides the Indus river.
The Maratha empire was at its peak, stretching from 'Attock to Cuttack' - covering large part of India.
The Maratha empire was at its peak, stretching from 'Attock to Cuttack' - covering large part of India.
Historically the Attock Fort, guarding the passage across the Indus river, and Peshawar, were considered to be the northwest frontiers for many empires in India over the past many centuries.
Around this time, there is a record of letters between Raghunathrao and the Shah of Iran. The Shah wanted to cooperate with the Marathas in crushing the Durani Empire.
Raghunathrao mentions how an Indian empire needed to extend to Kabul. The Shah wanted to expand to Kandahar.
Raghunathrao mentions how an Indian empire needed to extend to Kabul. The Shah wanted to expand to Kandahar.
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