Battle of Savanur
1786 Military engagement
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The Battle of Savanur occurred between the Kingdom of Mysore and Maratha Empire.[1][2] 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.[3][1][4]
| Battle of Savanur | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Mysore |
 Maratha Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Tipu Sultan |
Hari Pant | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| ~Unknown~ | 60,000[1] | ||||||
  Location within Karnataka  Battle of Savanur (India) | |||||||