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Battle of Maharajpur

The hard-fought Company victory compelled a settlement that reduced Gwalior’s army and increased British control over the state’s administration.

Date1843 CE
LocationMaharajpur near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
OutcomeCompany victory
VictorBritish East India Company
DefeatedGwalior State army
CommandersHugh Gough

UPSC relevance

Relevant for Company relations with princely states between the Maratha and Anglo-Sikh wars.

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