Battle of Uruli

The Marathas, under the leadership of Peshwa Madhavrao and his uncle Raghunathrao, defended a campaign of the Nizam's forces and eventually defeated them in the Battle of Uruli. This victory helped the Marathas regain their control over the Deccan region and weakened the power and influence of the Nizam.

Battle of Uruli
Part of Maratha-Nizam War
Date5 January,1762
Location
Uruli Kanchan, Maharashtra, India
18.4874°N 74.1334°E / 18.4874; 74.1334
Result Maratha victory
Belligerents
Maratha Empire Nizam of Hyderabad
Commanders and leaders
Madhavrao
Raghunathrao
Babuji Naik
Nizam Ali
Strength
80,000 unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown 800 dead
1000 wounded
Uruli Kanchan Battle field Location
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