List of Rajput Battles

The Rajputs, known for their unparalleled valor and chivalry, have fought countless battles that define the martial history of India. From defending their kingdoms against invaders to demonstrating unwavering loyalty and honor on the battlefield, these conflicts showcase their legendary courage. This list chronicles the significant battles involving Rajput rulers, highlighting their strategic brilliance and the enduring legacy of their heroic deeds.

8-9th Century

Umayyad Campaigns in India (711–740 CE) - An alliance of rulers led by Gurjara-Pratihara King Nagabhata I, along with Mewar’s King Bappa Rawal, defeated the Arabs and drove them back to Sindh.

Arab Invasion of Rajputana (800–836 CE) - An alliance of regional rulers, led by Nagabhata II of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty and Rawal Khoman II of Mewar, successfully repelled an Arab invasion led by Bashar, the governor of Sindh. Govindraj Chauhan, together with various other Rajput chiefs from Kannauj, Punjab, Gujarat, and Delhi, contributed significantly to the battle.

Umayyad Invasion Rajasthan - The Guhila Rajputs, originally subordinate to the Mauriya (Mori) Rajputs of Chittor, rose to prominence during the reign of Khummana I, famously known as Bappa Rawal, the ninth ruler in the lineage of Guhadatta. He began his political career under the overlordship of the Mori king Manuraja and is thought to have led their forces against the Arabs, achieving a resounding victory.

11th century

Battle of Bahraich (1033) - Fought near Chittaura Lake in present-day Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, this decisive battle saw Raja Suheldev Bais defeat Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud. The victory marked a significant moment in early medieval resistance against foreign invasions.
Battle of Lahore (1043)
Kachhwaha Invasion of Dhundhar (1071) - Dulha Rai of the Kachwaha dynasty led a military campaign from Gwalior, defeating the Bargujars and Meenas, and seized control of Dhundhar from them.

12th Century

Battle of Ajmer (circa. 1135-1150 CE) - Rajput forces led by Arnoraja Chauhan defeated the invading army of the Seljuk Empire, which was under the command of the Ghaznavid ruler Bahram Shah.
Battle of Khetri (circa. 1150-1164 CE) - The Chauhan dynasty under Vigraharaja IV defeated the Ghaznavid forces commanded by Khusrau Shah of Ghazna. This significant triumph not only safeguarded the region but also resulted in the incorporation of Hansi (Asika) into Chahamana territory.
Battle of Kasahrada (1178) - Muhammad of Ghor was defeated by Mularaja II of the Chaulukya dynasty.
Battle of Etawah (1191) - Vishok Dev Sengar, son-in-law of Maharaj Jaichand, defeated Muhammad Ghori’s invading army at Etawah. In this fierce battle, 22 of Ghori’s generals were slain, commemorated today as the “22 Khwaja Dargah” in Etawah.
Battle of Ayodhya (1193–94) - Mahasamanta Rajadhiraj Bharatpala, a Bhadauria Rajput and vassal governor of Ayodhya, decisively defeated a massive Turkic force of 120,000. The Ghurid prince Maqdoom Shah Juran Ghori, brother of Sultan Muhammad Ghori, was also slain in the battle.
Siege of Bayana (1196) - Muhammad of Ghor attacked Bayana, then ruled by the Jadaun Rajputs, and defeated their king, Kumarpala. After capturing the territory, he placed his trusted slave and general, Bahauddin Tughril, as the governor of the region.
Battle of Kasahrada (1197) - Qutb al-Din Aibak, the slave-commander of Muhammad of Ghor, defeated Bhima II, the Chaulukya king.
Battle of Ajmer (1196) - Qutb al-Din Aibak invaded Rajasthan but was defeated by a confederation of Hindu Rajputs and Mhers.

13th Century

Battle of Mehra Ghat (1201) - Vishok Dev Sengar defeated the Meo Muslim army in 1201, killing over 20,000 Meos. This major victory elevated the power of the Sengar clan, and the river Basindh was renamed "Sengar" in their honor.
Siege of Jalore (1211) - Udayasimha of Jalore successfully defended his kingdom by repelling the attack led by Iltutmish.
Battle of Bhutala Ghati (1213–1215) - Fought between the forces of Mewar, led by Rana Jaitra Singh, and the Delhi Sultanate under Sultan Iltutmish. It marked Mewar’s first significant resistance against the Sultanate.
Siege of Ranthambore (1226) - Iltutmish seized control of Ranthambore Fort.
Siege of Mandore (1227) - Iltutmish took control of Mandore, but the Rajputs regained it shortly after in 1227.
Siege of Ranthambore (1236) - During the reign of Razia Sultan in Delhi, Vagbhata Chauhan recaptured Ranthambore.
Battle of Hathkant (c. 1246) - Rājadeva Bhadauria, referred to as Rajju Raut in Sultanate records, defeated the Mewati marauders, beheading Hathiyamev and Kanhaiyameva at Hathkant and Bhind. He also reclaimed lost Chambal territories from the Delhi Sultanate.
Siege of Ranthambore (1248) - Vagabhata Chauhan successfully protected the fort from Nasiruddin Mahmud’s attack.
Siege of Ranthambore (1253) - Vagbhata Chauhan successfully defended against another Mamluk invasion.
Invasion of Mewar (1253–54) - Rawal Tejasimha engaged in a series of battles against Balban.
Invasion of Mewar (1255) - Rawal Tejasimha, who provided refuge to Qutlug Khan after his revolt against the Sultan of Delhi, successfully repelled another invasion led by Balban.
Siege of Ranthambore (1259) - Nasiruddin Mahmud gained control of Ranthambore following his victory over Jetra Singh Chauhan.
Siege of Ranthambore (1283) - Shakti Dev Chauhan regained control of Ranthambore from the Mamluks.
Invasion of Turushka (1285) - Fought between the Turushka (likely Mongol) invaders and the forces of Sārangadeva, led by Governor Visala and Guhilot ruler Samara Simha. The invaders were successfully repelled, as recorded in inscriptions, marking a significant Rajput victory during Mongol incursions into India.
Battle of Ranthambore (1290) - Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji attacked Hammir Dev due to his growing influence, but Hammir’s forces defeated Jalaluddin’s army.
Siege of Jalore (1291) - Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji attempted to capture Jalore, but the Vaghela ruler of Gujarat, Sarangadeva, forced him to retreat.
Siege of Jaisalmer (1294–1295) - Alauddin Khalji led the Khilji army under Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji’s command and plundered Jaisalmer after a year-long siege. The city remained deserted for several years before Rajput survivors returned to reclaim it.
Battle of Anhilwad (1299)
Battle of Banas (1300) - Alauddin Khalji sent his younger brother Ulugh Khan to invade Ranthambore, but Hammiradeva’s generals Bhimasimha and Dharmasimha defeated Ulugh Khan’s forces.

14th Century

Siege of Ranthambore (1301) - Hammiradeva defeated Alauddin Khalji’s generals Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan, though Alauddin later defeated Hammiradeva.
Siege of Chittor (1303) - Alauddin Khalji overcame Rawal Ratan Singh.
Siege of Jalore (1305) - Kanhadadeva defeated the Delhi army and killed their general Shaheen.
Battle of Siwana (1305) - Siwana commander Sitaldeva killed Alauddin Khalji’s generals Nahar Malik and Kandadhara Bhoja.
Siege of Siwana (1308) - Malik Kamaluddin, general under Alauddin Khalji, defeated Sheetal Deo.
Battle of Betwa-Yamuna (1309) - Alauddin Khalji was defeated and forced to surrender by Hammiravarman of the Chandelas near the Yamuna-Betwa rivers.
Siege of Jalore (1310) - Kanhad Dev repelled Alauddin Khalji’s general Shama Khan.
Battle of Jalore (1310–11) - After a long and costly war, Alauddin Khalji defeated Kanhad Dev in a pyrrhic victory.
Battle of Chittor (1321) - Rana Hammir Singh defeated Maldev Songara, a Tughlaq vassal, reclaiming Mewar.
Battle of Singoli (1336) - Rana Hammir Singh captured Muhammad bin Tughluq, annexing Ajmer, Ranthambhore Fort, Nagaur, and Shivapuri.
Battle of Ghogha (1348) -
Battle of Girnar (1350) -
Battle of Mallani (1374) - Rawal Mallinath Rathore, aided by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, defeated the Tribhuvanshi.
Battle of Mallani (1378) - Rawal Mallinath Rathore defeated thirteen divisions of the Muslim army under Nijjamudin of Malwa and Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
Battle of Agra (1388) - The Chauhan Union, comprising Rajputs from Chandrawar, Bhongaon, Etawah, Phuphund, Bhadauria, Chauhans, and Sengars, defeated the Delhi Sultanate forces under Firoz Khan. Even Sultan Ghiyasuddin’s campaign ended in failure, forcing him to sign a swift peace treaty.
Jaunpur-Bhojpur War (1389-1489) - Long conflict between the Jaunpur Sultanate and the Ujjainiya Rajputs of Bihar. After initial defeat, the Ujjainiyas resisted through guerrilla warfare, later accepting Jaunpur’s suzerainty and paying tribute until the Sultanate merged into the Lodi dynasty.
Battle of Gwalior (1390)
Battle of Mandore (1394) - Rawal Mallinath Rathore dispatched his nephew Rao Chunda to annex Mandore; Rao Chunda defeated Muslim forces and annexed the region.
Battle of Mandore (1396) - Rao Chunda Rathore successfully defended Mandore against the Tughlaq army and captured Sambhar, Didwana, Khatu, and Ajmer.
Battle of Prabhas (1396)
Battle of Raipur (1398) - Fought between Rana Mokal and Mohammad Tughluq, the King of Delhi. Rana Mokal emerged victorious by defeating Mohammad Tughluq at Raipur.
Battle of Nagaur (1399) - Rao Chunda Rathore defeated Jalal Khan Khokhar and annexed Nagaur.
Battle of Mallani (1399) - Kunwar Jagmal Singh Mahecha Rawal of Malani defeated Hathi Khan, general of Gujarat Sultan Mahmud Begada.
Battle of Masirpur (14th Century) - Sengars of Phaphund and Kanar, allied with the Bhadaurias and Chauhans, defeated the forces of the Tughlaq Dynasty at Masirpur. This united Rajput front dealt a powerful blow to the Delhi Sultanate's expansion.

15th Century

Battle of Patiyali (1401) - Mallu Iqbal Khan, along with the Amirs of Bayana and Mewat, attacked the Chauhan Confederation near Kali Nadi. The united Rajput forces of Chauhans, Bhadaurias, and Tomars defeated the invading army after a fierce and bloody battle.
Siege of Etawah (1405) - Mallu Iqbal Khan laid siege to the fort of Etawah, stronghold of the Chauhan Confederation. Rajput rulers including Rai Sumer Chauhan, Tomars of Gwalior, Bhadaurias of Bhadawar, Chauhans of Bhongaon, and Sengars of Kanargarh resisted fiercely for four months.
Battle of Eracch/Jhansi (1409) - A confederation of Rajput forces from Gwalior, Chandrawar, Bhongaon, Etawah, and other regions united to invade Eracch (modern-day Jhansi) against the Malwa and Kalpi Sultanates. The fierce battle ended in a stalemate, inflicting heavy losses on the Sultanate forces.
Invasion of Kalpi Sultanate on Chambal (c. 1410) - Malikzada Sultan Mahmud Shah of Kalpi launched an expedition to punish the Rajputs of Chambal, targeting the Chauhans and Bhadaurias. After a month-long siege of Etawah fort, his forces were depleted and the Rajputs launched a fierce counterattack, forcing the Sultan to retreat in defeat.
Battle of Jakda (c. 1411) - Sultan Qadir Shah of Kalpi led a strong army against the Rajput forces at Jakda. The Rajputs decisively defeated the Mohammedan army, forcing the Sultan and his Wazir Junaid Khan to flee back to Kalpi on horseback.
Rajput Invasion of Kalpi (c. 1411) - Rajput Confederacy, led by the Chauhan Union, pursued the fleeing Sultan to Kalpi, devastating its surroundings.
Battle of Sambhal (1412) - Nalu Kathait, a Kumaoni Rajput general under Gyan Chand, defeated the Turkic governor of Sambhal and expelled the Muslim forces from the region. For his victory, Nalu was honored with land grants and a commemorative tablet in his village of Kapraoli.
Battle of Badnore (1415) - Rana Lakha defeated the Sultan of Delhi at Badnore and advanced as far as Gaya in Bihar, securing an exemption from the pilgrimage tax imposed on Hindus visiting the site.
Battle of Mandore (1421) - Rao Chunda successfully reclaimed Nagaur from Firoz Khan.
Battle of Sirohi (1434) - Rao Ranmal defeated Rao Sahasmal Deora, annexing Basantgarh, Bhula, and parts of the Abu region.
Siege of Mandalgarh (1435–1436) - Rao Ranmal Rathore captured the fort of Mandalgarh from Rao Bairisal Hada.
Battle of Jahazpur (1436) - Rana Kumbha triumphed over the Hadas of Bundi at Jahazpur.
Conquest of Eastern Sirohi State (1437) - Rana Kumbha marched into Sirohi territory and seized the parganas of Ajahari and Pindwara from ruler Sahasmal.
Battle of Sarangpur (1437) - With support from Rao Ranmal Rathore, Rana Kumbha defeated and captured Mahmud Khalji. The victory was commemorated by constructing the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) in Chittor.
Capture of Ajmer (1437) - Rana Kumbha took control of Ajmer from Firoz Khan, the Sultan of Nagaur.
Battle of Mandalgarh and Banas (1442–1446) - A prolonged conflict between Rana Kumbha and Mahmud Khalji of Malwa left the Sultan’s forces weakened, halting future invasions for a decade.
Siege of Gagron (1444) - Mahmud Khalji besieged Gagron fort, killing Palhan Singh Khichi and his reinforcement commander Dahir; the fort fell during the conflict.
Siege of Mandore (1454) - Rao Jodha Rathore retook Mandore from Rana Kumbha.
Battle of Abu (1455) - Imadul Mulk, sent by Qutbuddin, suffered heavy losses against the Rajput forces stationed in the hills of Abu and was forced to retreat.
Battle of Nagaur (1456) - Rana Kumbha routed the joint armies of Shams Khan of Nagaur and Qutbuddin of Gujarat, capturing Nagaur, Kasili, Khandela, and Shakambhari.
Battle of Mandalgarh (1456) - Mahmud Khalji attacked from multiple fronts, but his generals Taj Khan and Ali Khan were heavily defeated by Rana Kumbha, forcing the Sultan to withdraw.
Siege of Mandalgarh (1456–1457) - While Rana Kumbha was diverted north, Mahmud Khalji besieged and captured Mandalgarh, though Rajput forces later recaptured the fort.
Siege of Kumbhalgarh (1458–1459) - Mahmud Khalji laid siege to Kumbhalgarh but withdrew after realizing the fort was impregnable.
Siege of Nagaur (1466) - Rao Jodha defeated Fatankhan of Nagaur, compelling him to flee to Jhunjhunu.
Battle of Mandalgarh (1467) - Another failed invasion of Mewar by Mahmud Khalji, who was again defeated by Rana Kumbha.
Battle of Junagadh (1470)
Battle of Mandalgarh (1473) - Following a failed attack on Chittor, the Sultan of Malwa attempted to capture Mandalgarh but was defeated by Rana Raimal. The Rajputs pursued the retreating army to Khairabad, sacking the town and levying a fine on the Sultan.
Battle of Chappar-Dronpur (1474) - Rao Jodha defeated Bahlol Khan and Hussain Shah of the Jaunpur Sultanate.
Siege of Chittorgarh (1475) - Ghiyath Shah of Mandu, supporting Surajmal and Shahasmal’s claim to Mewar’s throne, advanced to Chittor, but was decisively defeated by Rana Raimal and fled to Mandu.
Battle of Surajgarha (1484–1577) - Raja Gajpati Sahi, a Purabiya Rajput warlord, assisted Sher Shah Suri at the Battle of Surajgarha. He personally slew Bengal's general, Ibrahim Khan.
Battle against Ibrahim Khan (1484–1577)
Conquest of Jangladesh (1485) - Rao Bika, leading 300 Rajputs, subdued the Jat clans of northern Rajasthan and brought Jangladesh under control.
Battle of Sambhar (1486) - Rao Jodha repelled an invasion by Raja Chandrasen of Amber.
Battle of Shiv (1486) - Rao Jodha defeated Rawal Devidas of Jaisalmer and regained control of Shiv.
Battle of Bikaner (1488) - Bahlol Lodi sent Sarang Khan of Hissar against Rao Bika, but the Muslim forces were crushed and Sarang Khan was killed.
Battle of Peepar (1492) - Rao Satal Rathore defeated Afghan general Gudhla Khan and rescued 140 abducted women, but succumbed to injuries sustained in the battle.
Battle of Jhusi (1492) - Jogha Rai led the Bachgoti Rajputs in rebellion against Mubarak Khan, defeating him and forcing him to flee across the Ganga at Jhusi. Mubarak Khan was subsequently captured, marking a significant victory for the Rajputs.
Capture of Ajmer (1495) - Prithviraj Sisodia seized Taragarh Fort, defeating the Afghan governor Mallu Khan.

16th Century

Campaigns of Gujarat (1500s)
Battle of Bikaner (1513) - Muhammad Khan of Nagaur invaded the Rathore-ruled kingdom of Bikaner but was defeated by Lunkaran Rathore.
Battle of Jaisalmer ( 1513 ) - Lunkaran Bhati was defeated by Rawal Jaitsi in a regional power struggle.
Battle of Khatoli (1518) - Rana Sanga of Mewar defeated the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, enhancing his political stature in northern India.
Battle of Dholpur (1519) - Rana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodi once again, reinforcing Rajput dominance in the region.
Battle of Gagron (1519) - Rana Sanga secured a decisive victory over Mahmud Khalji of Malwa.
Rana Sanga Conquest of Gujarat (1520) - Rana Sanga led a grand Rajput coalition into Gujarat. He reinstated Raimal as the Rao of Idar and defeated the Sultanate forces under Nizam Khan. His forces advanced deep into Gujarat, even reaching Ahmedabad, compelling Sultan Muzaffar Shah II to flee to Muhammadabad.
Siege of Mandsaur (1520) - Sultan Muzaffar Shah II’s commander, Malik Ayaz, attempted to besiege Mandsaur but was repelled and forced to retreat to Gujarat.
Battle of Abhaipur (1524) - Rao Ganga and Rao Jaitsi defeated Shekha and Daulat Khan of Nagaur.
Battle of Kalinjar (1525)
Battle of Sevaki (1529)
Battle of Hirabadi (1533) - Rao Maldeo Rathore defeated Daulat Khan of Nagaur, who subsequently fled to Ajmer.
Siege of Jaisalmer (1537) - Rao Maldeo laid siege to Jaisalmer, leading Rawal Lunkaran to sue for peace.
Battle of Sammel (1544) - Rao Maldeo’s army, led by commanders Rao Jaita and Rao Kumpa, suffered a defeat against Sher Shah Suri’s Afghan forces in a decisive battle near Sammel.
Battle of Jodhpur (1545) - Rao Maldeo Rathore defeated the Afghan garrisons occupying Marwar and reclaimed his lost territories.

Battle of Bayana (1527) - Rana Sanga’s forces decisively defeated the Mughal advance guard near Bayana, showcasing Rajput strength prior to the Battle of Khanwa.
Battle of Khanwa (1527) - The Mughal army under Babur defeated Rana Sanga in a pivotal battle that marked the beginning of Mughal dominance in northern India.
Battle of Fatehpur-Sikri (1527) - Babur marched with his full force to Sikri but faced a crushing defeat at the hands of Rana Sanga, suffering heavy losses in the battle.
Battle of Kanar (1527) - Sengar Rajput Maharaj Daulat Raj Ji decisively defeated Babur when he attacked Kanar. The Sengars of Bhareh stood united with their king, playing a key role in repelling the Mughal forces.
Siege of Bikaner (1534) - Rao Jaitsi Rathore successfully repelled a Mughal force led by Kamran Mirza, brother of Emperor Humayun.
Battle of Chausa (1539)
Battle of Harmada (1557) - Rao Maldeo Rathore defeated Udai Singh II of Mewar and captured the strategic town of Merta.
Battle of Ajmer (1559) - Akbar’s general Qasim Khan annexed Ajmer from Maldeo Rathore, expanding Mughal authority.
Battle of Merta (1562) - Akbar defeated Rao Chandrasen Rathore and seized Merta.
Battle of Lohawat (1562) - Rao Chandrasen achieved a victory against Udai Singh of Mewar.
Battle of Nadol (1563) - Rao Chandrasen defeated his rival Ramchandra Rathore.
First Mughal Invasion of Marwar (1562-1583) - Akbar launched a prolonged campaign into Marwar. Despite occupation of Jodhpur, resistance by Rao Chandrasen continued until his death in 1581. Marwar was formally annexed by the Mughals in 1583.
Battle of Mandalgarh (1567) - Mughal commander Asaf Khan was initially repelled by Rajput defenders under Ballu Sinhji Solanki, but later overcame the fort’s resistance with reinforcements.
Siege of Chittorgarh (1567) - Akbar besieged Chittorgarh. Rana Udai Singh II evacuated the royal family, while commanders Jaimal and Patta Sisodia led the defense. The Mughal army eventually captured the fort.
Siege of Ranthambore (1568) - Rao Surjan Hada surrendered the fort to Akbar following a sustained siege.
Siege of Siwana (1572) - Mughal forces under Udai Singh Rathore captured the strong fort of Siwana, which was Rao Chandrasen’s stronghold, after an eight-month siege.
Battle of Basantpur (1575) - Forces of Raja Dhiraja Rudra Chand of Kumaon repel and kill Hussain Khan, the governor of Lahore, ending with Hussain Khan’s defeat and death.
Battle of Haldighati (1576) - A significant battle between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and Raja Man Singh I of Amber, representing the Mughals. Though indecisive, it symbolized Rajput resistance.
Battle Of Majevadi (1576)
Battle of Mohi (1577) - Rajput forces ambushed a Mughal detachment led by Majahad Beg near Mohi. The Mughal commander was killed, and the town was briefly recovered by Maharana Pratap’s army.
Campaigns of Kabul-Kunar (1580)
Battle of Dewair (1582) - Maharana Pratap launched a successful offensive against Mughal outposts in Dewair, destroying 36 Mughal military posts and reclaiming the region.
Battle of Dattani (1583) - Rao Surtan Deora Chauhan of Sirohi defeated a Mughal army, maintaining Rajput control over the region.
Siege of Kumbhalgarh (1583) - Maharana Pratap recaptured the fort of Kumbhalgarh from the Mughals.
Battle Of Tamachan (1583)
Battle Of Bhucharmori (1591)
Siege of Ontala (1599) - Rana Amar Singh defeated and killed the Mughal general Kayum Khan to take Ontala fort.
Capture of Ahmadnagar (1599) - Maharaja Sur Singh of Jodhpur and Bhojraj of Bundi accompanied Prince Daniyal in the Deccan campaign, leading to the annexation Nizamshahi capital of Ahmadnagar. In recognition of Bhojraj’s valor, Akbar named a tower of the Ahmadnagar Fort after him.
Prince Salim's Invasion of Mewar - Prince Salim (later Emperor Jahangir), along with Raja Man Singh, led a major Mughal invasion into Mewar. After defeating Rana Amar Singh, large portions of Mewar—including Mohi, Ontala, Bagore, and Mandal—were annexed by the Mughal Empire, though Amar Singh continued resistance from the hills.

17th Century

Rebellion of Odisha (1600s)
Campaigns of Orchha (1600s-1700s)
Battle of Ahmadnagar (1601) - Maharaja Rai Singh of Bikaner and Sur Singh of Jodhpur crushed the rebellion at Nasik. While Rai Singh returned to Bikaner, Sur Singh advanced to defeat Malik Ambar and succeeded on 1st June. As a reward, Akbar granted him Merta and Jaitran. When Malik Ambar rebelled again, he surrendered immediately upon hearing of Sur Singh’s third arrival in the Deccan. Later, Maharaja Gaj Singh crushed Nizamshahi forces at the Battle of Mahikar and was honored for his service.
Battle of Dewair (1606) - Fought near Kumbhalgarh, Rana Amar Singh of Mewar defeated the Mughal forces led by Prince Muhammad Parviz and Asaf Khan III, forcing them to flee the battlefield.
Battle of Badnera (1610) - Rajputs under Raja Man Singh and Afghans under Khan-i-Jahan fighting for the Mughals, while the Marathas serving the Deccani Sultanates united under a common Deccan banner. At Badnera in Berar, they faced a fierce attack by Jadu Rao Maratha, Adam Khan Habshi, and others. After a brutal engagement, the Mughal-Rajput alliance secured a decisive victory, forcing the Deccanis to retreat.
Battle of Ranakpur (1611) - Rana Amar Singh achieved another victory over the Mughal army under Abdullah Khan, effectively stalling their expedition into Mewar.
Invasion of Ahmadnagar (1621) - Prince Khurram led a fresh invasion of Ahmadnagar, joined by Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Raja Gaj Singh, Raja Sur Singh, and Rao Ratan Singh. Their combined forces ravaged the region, inflicted heavy losses on the Nizamshahi troops (mainly Marathas), and successfully captured Khirki near Aurangabad.
Siege of Ambarkot Fort (1633) - Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan requested Maharana Jagat Singh Sisodia I of Mewar to send troops against Shahaji Bhosale. The contingent led by Bhopat Rai defeated Shahaji at Ambarkot, displaying notable bravery.
Siege of Mahuli Fort (1636) - The same Mewar contingent that aided the Mughals against Shahaji took part in the Siege of Mahuli Fort from February to October 1636. Sent by Maharana Jagat Singh Sisodia I at the Mughal emperor’s request, their involvement contributed to Shahaji Bhosale’s surrender.
Battle of Garhwal (1640) - Rani Karnavati Parmar of Garhwal decisively defeated Najabat Khan, Shah Jahan’s general, near Srinagar, delivering a crushing blow to the Mughal forces, forcing Najabat Khan to flee and suffer imperial disgrace.
Battle of Chakan (1660) - Chakan fort, led by Firangoji Narsala, was besieged by Shaista Khan with Rajput commanders. After four months and a mine blast breach, the Marathas surrendered.
Battle of Alaboi (1665) - Kunwar Ram Singh led a brutal assault in the Battle of Alaboi, resulting in the slaughter of 10,000 Ahoms. Declaring his resolve, he vowed, “If they ask for more, tell them I will cut them with my sword—God is my witness; I swear by the Lohit River and Manikut Temple!
Battle of Chanda (1666) - Rajput forces led by Rao Bhao Singh Hada and Jagat Singh Hada repulsed the Marathas during Dilir Khan’s invasion of Chanda. Despite heavy losses, including the death of Jagat Singh Hada, the Rajputs successfully defeated the Maratha forces.
Battle of Orchha (1670) - Bundelas, led by Dharmangad, successfully defeat and repel Fidai Khan, the governor of Gwalior, who attempted to demolish the famous temple of Orchha.
Battle of Ranigir (1672) - Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundela attacked Dhamoni and defeated its faujdar, Khalik, near Ranigir. Khalik’s forces were routed, and the Bundelas captured his war drums and cannons, though he escaped with some soldiers.
Deccan Campaign (1678–79) - Following the resolution of the Bundelkhand crisis, Chhatrasal joined Mughal service alongside Jaswant Singh and was sent to the Deccan in October 1678 to aid Diler Khan against the Marathas and Bijapuris. The imperial forces captured several forts of Shivaji, and Jaswant Singh successfully besieged and took Bhupalgarh on 2nd April 1679. Soon after, Diler Khan returned to court, leaving Jaswant Singh in command at Bahadurgarh.
Battle of Nauragabad (1678) - Mir Sadirudeen attacked Maharaj Chhatrasal Bundela at Chilga Nauragabad but was defeated and captured by the Bundelas after a fierce battle in which Chhatrasal was also wounded. Several key Mughal commanders were killed, forcing Sadirudeen to surrender.
Rajput War/Rathore Rebellion (1679–1707) - Following Maharaja Jaswant Singh’s death, Aurangzeb attempted to annex Marwar. The Rathores, under Durgadas Rathore, engaged in a prolonged and fierce guerrilla campaign. After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, Durgadas defeated Mughal garrisons and reestablished Rajput control over Jodhpur and its territories.
Battle of Udaipur (1680) - Emperor Aurangzeb launched an attack on Udaipur. Anticipating the invasion, Rana Raj Singh safely evacuated the population to Panarwa in the hills. Although 63 temples and many villages were plundered by Aurangzeb’s general Taj Khan, the Mughal army suffered from starvation due to Mewar’s scorched-earth policy and guerrilla resistance. Notably, Naruji Barhath, a Charan warrior, was martyred defending the Jagdish Mandir.
Battle of Aravalli hills (1680) - Aurangzeb sent three separate armies under his sons Akbar, Azam, and Muazzam to crush the Rajput resistance. However, the terrain nullified Mughal artillery, and Prince Akbar eventually rebelled against Aurangzeb. The campaign failed, and Aurangzeb later accepted peace with Rana Raj Singh, leaving Mewar autonomous.
Battle of Khatasar (1680) - Durga Das Rathore led a successful rebellion against Raja Indra Singh, routing his forces and resisting Mughal attempts to suppress the uprising in Marwar. This victory solidified Rajput control and sparked widespread revolts across the region.
Battle of Khanana (1681-1687) - Led by Durgadas Rathore, the Rathore forces defeated the Mughals. Siwana was recaptured by the Kumpawat faction, and the Mughal commander Purdil Khan was slain in battle.
Battle of Ajmer (1690) - Durgadas Rathore defeated Mughal general Safi Khan near Ajmer, asserting Rathore dominance in the region.
Battle of Bhadeera (1690) - Bishun Singh defeated the Jats of Bhadeera in a military engagement. Following the victory, the Amber Raja directed Hari Singh Khangarot to instruct Ram Chand to prepare for the royal encampment.
Siege of Gujwara (1690) - Gaur Rajputs defeated Safdar Khan during the siege of Gujwara fort when they launched a night attack on his camp, killing him in battle. Despite this, the rebels submitted two years later.
Battle of Nadaun (1691) - Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur, refusing Mughal demands for tribute, defeated the Mughal force led by Alif Khan near the Beas River at Nadaun and marked a strong resistance by the hill states against Aurangzeb’s imperial pressure.
Siege of Fatehpur (17th century) - Bhagwant Singh defeated the expedition sent by Vizier Kumr-ud-deen Khan, led by Khwaja Meer Khan, which aimed to capture Fatehpur. Despite initial resistance, the Mughal forces were repelled, forcing the Vizier to retreat and seek further assistance.
Battle of Fatehpur (17th century) - Bhagwant Singh besieged and killed the brother-in-law of Wazir Azim at Fatehpur, decisively defeating his forces and plundering the town.

18th Century

Battle of Pura Ghat (1700) - Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundela decisively defeated Mughal general Sher Afkan. Mortally wounded and captured, Sher Afkan later asked his son to send men to retrieve him in his final moments.
Battle of Deokali (1703) - Udai Singh defeated the Pathans of Shahjahanpur at Deokali and subsequently carved out the Pawayan state, establishing his rule in the region. This victory helped re-establish Katehria control in the area.
Battle of Jodhpur (1707) - In the aftermath of Aurangzeb's death in 1707, Durgadas Rathore utilized the prevailing unrest to reclaim control over Jodhpur and successfully expel the Mughal forces from Marwar.
Annexation of Amer (1708) - Emperor Bahadur Shah I advanced with a sizeable army and took control of Amer without engaging in battle.
Battle of Merta (1708) - Ajit Singh of Marwar was defeated by Mihrab Khan, a general under Bahadur Shah I. Despite Durgadas Rathore advising the emperor to remain in Ajmer due to concerns over guerrilla attacks, Ajit Singh chose direct confrontation. The Mughal army used heavy artillery and forced the Rathore cavalry to withdraw after inflicting significant casualties, resulting in the reoccupation of Jodhpur.
Battle of Kapuri (1709) - Banda Singh Bahadur led Sikh forces to attack Kapuri, where they defeated and killed the Mughal leader Qadam-ud-din, known for persecuting Hindus and Sikhs. After burning the fort and liberating the city, Banda Singh moved on to capture Sadhaura, continuing his campaign against the Mughals.
Rajput Rebellion 1708-1710 - The rulers of Amer, Udaipur, and Jodhpur launched a united resistance against Mughal authority. They began by driving out the Mughal garrisons from Jodhpur and Bayana and recaptured Amer through a night assault. In the Battle of Sambhar (1709), Sayyid Hussain Khan Barha was slain. Ajit Singh also raided Ajmer, compelling its governor to pay tribute. Sayyid Hidayatullah, the governor of Ranthambore, was also defeated. These victories threatened the Mughal hold on northern India and forced Bahadur Shah I to negotiate peace with the Rajputs in 1710.
Siege of Jodhpur and Jaipur (1708) - Jai Singh and Ajit Singh led successful offensives to liberate Amber (Jaipur) and Jodhpur from Mughal occupation, restoring Rajput control over both cities.
Battle of Sambhar (1708) - Sayyid Hussain Barha of Mewat was defeated near Sambhar by the combined forces of Rathores and Kachwahas. He and his two brothers were killed during the encounter.
Battle of Javli (1710) - Gaj Singh Naruka effectively halted the advance of Mir Khan of Narnaul, who had 7,000 Mughal troops, and Churaman Jat, who commanded 6,000 soldiers, at Javli.
Battle of Chappar Chiri (1710) - Banda Singh Bahadur led the Sikh forces to a decisive victory over the Mughal army at Chappar Chiri, killing key Mughal commanders including Wazir Khan. This victory paved the way for the Sikhs to besiege and destroy the city of Sirhind shortly afterward.
Siege of Sirhind (1710) - Following the Battle of Chappar Chiri, Banda Singh Bahadur besieged Sirhind, overcoming fierce resistance and eventually breaching the fort’s defenses. With the city captured, Banda secured the entire province, gaining fame as a defender of the faith and champion of the oppressed.
Battle of Lohgarh (1710)
Battle of Tonk (24 March 1710) - Muhammad Khan of Tonk was defeated by the joint Rathore-Kachwaha army.
Battle of Kama (1708) (October 4–7, 1708) - Ajit Singh Kachwaha, the zamindar of Kama, repelled the combined forces of Mughals and Jats. Although the Mughal-Jat army numbered 18,000 and Kachwaha forces only 10,000 horsemen, they managed to kill the Mughal commander Raza Bahadur and forced Churaman Jat, who was wounded, to retreat to Thun.
Battle of Bandanwara (1711) - Maharana Sangram Singh II triumphed over the Mughal army commanded by Mir Bakshi and Zulfikar Khan at Bandanwara.
Battle of Jiran and Gangdhar (Oct. 1716) - During Maratha attacks on the Malwa region, Maharana Sangram Singh Sisodia of Mewar sent an army led by the chief of Dhikola. This force defeated the Marathas at Jiran and Gangdhar, driving the Maratha freebooters away.
Battle of Malwa (1716) - In 1716, Marathas under Santaji Ghorpade invaded Malwa, prompting Maharana Sangram Singh Sisodia of Mewar to send forces led by Kirat Singh and Biharidas. They successfully pursued and forced Santaji to withdraw.
Jai Singh II's campaign against the Jats (1718-1722) - Emperor Farrukhsiyar dispatched Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur to subdue the rebellious Jats. Badan Singh allied with Jai Singh, assembling a force of 14,000 men to march on the Jat strongholds. Muhkam Singh launched repeated nocturnal assaults on Jai Singh’s camp, inflicting significant casualties on both sides. With Badan Singh’s guidance, Jai Singh managed to weaken and capture two key fortified positions. After defending for about two months, Muhkam Singh fled to Jodhpur and paid Maharaja Ajit Singh three lakh rupees in hopes of support. Ajit Singh sent a rescue force under Bijairaj Bhandari, but by the time they reached Jobner, most Jat fortifications had already fallen. With no other option, Muhkam went into exile, evading a pursuing Mughal force thanks to Jodhpur's protection. In recognition of his support, Jai Singh appointed Badan Singh as the Thakur of Bharatpur.
Battle of Jhiwan (1718) - Maratha force plundering Mewar villages ignored Maharana's warning and was defeated near Jhiwan. Though the Marathas fled, they were pursued for miles by Mewar forces.
Battle of Sihor (1722)
Battle of Shahpura (1728) - Jankoji Scindia camped near Balon demanding payments, but the Raja of Shahpura challenged them to settle it by sword. On the third day, a surprise attack by the Raja led to a complete Maratha defeat.
Battle of Sarbhangpur (1730) - Datt Singh defeated the combined forces of Alawal Khan and the Kalhans at Sarbhangpur, where Bhairon Rai killed Alawal Khan, leading to the enemy’s retreat. This victory allowed Datt Singh to regain his position, though it was short-lived.
Siege of Gonda (1730) - Gonda was besieged by a army, but the siege was lifted when a large force of Bisen Rajputs from Ramapur arrived to reinforce the defenders. Following this, the raja agreed to pay revenue while maintaining considerable power in his territories.
Battle of Ghazipur (1732)
Battle of Karnal (1739)
Battle of Gangwana (1741) - Bhakt Singh led 1,000 Rathore cavalrymen against a vast allied force of 100,000 comprising Mughals, Kachwahas, Jadauns, and Jats. Although Bhakt Singh was ultimately defeated, his cavalry’s ferocious charge inflicted massive losses. Historian Jadunath Sarkar likened the assault to “tigers upon a flock of sheep.” Harcharandas records over 12,000 casualties during the confrontation.
Battle of Bagar (1741) - In 1741, Marathas entered Mewar through Bagad territories, conducting widespread plundering. Maharana dispatched Rawat Prithivi Singh of Kanod, whose forces successfully repelled the Maratha invasion.
Battle of Rajmahal (1747) - Ishwari Singh of Jaipur achieved victory over a coalition led by Jagat Singh of Mewar.
Battle of Talchiri (1747) - Rao Khushal Singh Badgujar defeated a Maratha chieftain oppressing locals by collecting 'Chauth,' famously cutting off his nose and ears. Impressed by this victory, the King of Jaipur granted Rao the Talchidi jagir in 1748.
Battle of Bagru (1748) - Madho Singh I emerged victorious against Ishwari Singh in this conflict.
Battle of Manikpur (1748)
Battle of Raona (1750) - A Mughal offensive against Marwar was repulsed by the combined forces of Ram Singh and Ishwari Singh.
Battle of Rasra (1750) - In a fierce two-day battle, the Sengar Rajputs of Lakhnesar (Rasra) defeated Balwant Singh, the Bhumihar King of Banaras. The victory solidified Sengar dominance in the region.
Battle of Luniawas (1750) - Bhakt Singh contested his nephew Ram Singh’s claim to the Marwar throne. Ram Singh fortified his position by recruiting Afghan and Baloch musketeers from Sindh and assembling a strong army in Jodhpur under the leadership of the seasoned commander Sher Singh Rathore. Initially, Sher Singh's forces pushed Bhakt Singh back by four miles, inflicting heavy casualties, including the death of 2,000 Rathores and nine nobles. Bhakt Singh himself suffered multiple injuries but led a decisive counterattack that killed Sher Singh and most of Ram Singh's key leaders, securing a hard-fought and costly victory.
Battle of Ajmer (1752) - In May, Jayappaji Rao Scindia and Ram Singh I invaded Ajmer, looted the city, and massacred its residents. Bhakt Singh responded by camping near Ajmer and launching a counteroffensive in July. He strategically blocked escape routes and used hilltop artillery to bombard the enemy. Facing severe losses, the Marathas and Ram Singh’s forces fled.
Battle of Kumher (1754) - Suraj Mal, the Jat ruler of Bharatpur, repealed a combined force made up of Marathas, Mughals, and the Jaipur army.
Capture of Alwar Fort (1756) - Madho Singh of Jaipur took control of Alwar Fort by bribing the custodian with 50,000 rupees and stationing 500 men inside. Upon learning this, Suraj Mal dispatched a 5,000-strong force under Rup Ram Katari to besiege the fort. Jawahar Singh later reinforced the effort. The Jats won the ensuing battle and captured the fort on or around 23 March 1756. Despite being disheartened by the loss, the Jaipur ruler refrained from further action, lacking the strength to reclaim the fort.
Siege of forts of Barwara and Tonk (1757) - Maratha commanders Raghunath Rao and Malhar Rao Holkar besieged the Barwara and Tonk forts held by Madho Singh I. The engagement ended in a stalemate, with neither side achieving a decisive victory.
Battle of Malhargarh (1759) - Marathas appeared near Malhargarh, prompting Maharana to send Pancholi Kashinath with a large force. Joined by Rawat Jagat Singh of Kanod, they successfully drove the Marathas away.
Battle of Mangrol (1761) - Madho Singh of Jaipur engaged Malhar Rao Holkar in battle. Jaipur's army numbered 10,000, while Holkar’s side included 6,000 troops from Indore and 3,000 reinforcements from the Rao of Kota. The two-day clash ended with Jaipur’s army being thoroughly destroyed. However, Holkar’s plans to pillage the Dhundhar region were cut short when he was urgently summoned to Bundelkhand due to uprisings and the looming threat from Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh.
Battle of Rampura (1761) - After the Maratha defeat at Panipat, the Chundawats, a Sisodiya subclan, attacked and expelled Malhar Rao Holkar’s forces from Rampura in Eastern Rajputana. They seized control under Khushal Deopura and sent another force to Malhargarh.
Siege of Pratapgarh (1761) - Tukoji Holkar attacked Pratapgarh demanding tribute, but Mewar's strong defense forced him to retreat. Unable to breach the fort or gain tribute, he returned empty-handed.
Battle of Pratapgarh (1762) - Tukoji Holkar again attacked Pratapgarh to demand chauth, starting from Ujjain. However, Mewar forces led by Amar Chand Chandak and Rawat Jagat Singh of Kanod repelled the attack and forced his retreat.
Siege of Ranthambore (1765) - Pratap Singh of Macheri successfully resisted and defeated the Maratha forces after a prolonged siege at Ranthambore.
Battle of Maonda and Mandholi (1767) - The Jaipur army emerged victorious against Bharatpur’s forces in this significant encounter.
Battle of Kama (1768) - On 29 February 1768, Madho Singh I invaded Bharatpur with 16,000 troops and defeated the Jat leader Jawahar Singh once again in battle.
Battle of Taklakot (1670) - Maharaja Baz Bahadur Chand led Kumaoni Rajput forces to invade Tibet, capturing the sacred sites of Kailash Manasarovar and the fort of Taklakot from the Khoshut Khanate. This marked the first time an Indian king seized a major Tibetan stronghold, asserting tribute from local tribes.
Battle of Koshithal (1773) - In 1773, a 5,000-strong Maratha force encamped near Koshithal but was challenged by Mewar's 3,000 troops under Rawat Pratap Singh and Rawat Dhirat Singh. In the ensuing battle, the Marathas were repelled and pursued back to their camp.
Battle of Chittor (1773) - Marathas under Bahirji Takpir invaded near Chittor, but young Prince Bhim Singh's stirring words inspired the Sindhi soldiers to fight back. Motivated by the six-year-old's courage, they attacked and forced the Marathas to flee.
Battle of Harsarugarhi (1773)
Battle of Mandan (1775) - The Shekhawat clan overcame a Mughal force commanded by Mitrasen Ahir, Peero Khan, and Kale Khan. Despite suffering severe losses, the Shekhawats emerged victorious. Peero Khan was killed in action, and Mitrasen retreated from the battlefield.
Conquest of Alwar (1775) - Pratap Singh Naruka secured control of Alwar Fort by bribing the underpaid Jat garrison stationed there.
Siege of Pratapgarh (1778) - Jaggu Bapu of Madhuji Scindia attacked Mewar for tribute but faced strong resistance. He lifted the siege and retreated empty-handed.
Battle of Khatu Shyamji (1779) - Chood Singh Nathawat of Doongri and Dalel Singh Khangarot of Sewa successfully defeated the imperial Mughal force under Murtaza Khan Bhadech, Najaf Khan, and Abdullah Khan.
Siege of Kangra (1782)
Battle of Duhi Garhi (1786) - In a fierce clash, the Rajputs of Jaipur repelled Rayaji Patil’s Maratha forces attempting to seize Duhi Garhi. The Marathas suffered a crushing defeat, losing nearly 1,000 men in the battle.
Battle of Tunga or Battle of Lalsot (1787) - A united army from Jaipur and Jodhpur defeated the Maratha forces led by Mahadji Shinde in this confrontation.
Battle of Nimbahera (1787) - After Mahadji Scindia’s defeat at Lalsot in 1787, the Mewar army, led by Mehta Maldas, successfully invaded and captured Nimbahera by defeating the Maratha garrison stationed there.
Battle of Naikumpa (1787) - After capturing Nimbahera, the enthusiastic Mewar army attacked Nakump in Rajasthan. Despite stiff resistance, they defeated the Marathas with support from Jhala Zalim Singh of Kota and Mehta Maldas, deploying a force of 10,000.
Battle of Jiran/Viran (1787) - Mewar’s victorious forces, led by Mehta Maldas and Kota’s Jhala Zalim Singh, attacked and captured the Maratha outpost at Jiran. Buoyed by this success, they advanced next toward Jawad.
Battle of Jawad (1787) - After a string of victories, the Mewar army reached Jawad, where Maratha officer Nana Sadashiva Rao was defeated by Mehta Maldas and Kota forces. The Marathas were forced to retreat, and Jawad was captured as Mewar advanced to other districts.
Battle of Begun (1787) - After Mahadji Scindia’s defeat at Lalsot in 1787, the Mewar army launched successful campaigns, capturing Begun where the Meghawats "sons of the black cloud" expelled the Marathas. The Marathas were also driven out from several other posts.
Battle of Rampura (1787) - After victories at Jiran and nearby districts, the enthusiastic Mewar army attacked and defeated the Marathas at Rampura. The Maratha garrison fled in fear, following Scindia’s crushing defeat at Lalsot in 1787.
Battle of Singoli (1787) - Despite internal disputes and a war-torn state, Mewar’s victorious forces defeated the Marathas at Singoli and pursued them up to Harkiyakhal Nala. This marked a continued streak of military successes for Mewar.
Battle of Patan (1790) - Fought on 20 June 1790, the battle saw the Scindias of Gwalior achieve a decisive victory over the Kachwahas of Jaipur.
Battle of Merta (1790) - The Maratha army, commanded by De Boigne on behalf of Mahadji Shinde, routed the forces of Vijay Singh in this encounter.
Battle of Chital (1793)
Battle of Hammirgarh (1798) - Pradhan Agarchand attacked Hammirgarh and defeated Ambaji Ingle; Ganesh Pant fled the fort. Agarchand's forces later defeated the Marathas at other locations as well.
Battle of Fatehpur (1799) - In March 1799, a battle between the Kingdom of Jaipur under Pratap Singh and the Marathas of Gwalior, assisted by General George Thomas, ended in a resounding victory for Jaipur.
Battle of Malpura (1800) - The allied forces of the Rathores and Kachwahas suffered defeat at the hands of Daulat Rao Sindhia’s Maratha army.
Battle for Rewa (Late 18th Century) - Nawab Ali Bahadur sent his Maratha commander, Jaswant Rao Nayak, with 10,000 troops to invade Rewa. Despite the Baghel Raja’s appeal to avoid bloodshed, Jaswant Rao arrogantly vowed to take the fort within two hours. Forced to defend, the Baghel Rajputs launched a fierce counterattack, utterly routing the Maratha force and killing Jaswant Rao in battle.

19th Century

Battle of Amsout (1801)
Third Battle of Seonrha (1801) - Daulat Rao Sindhia dispatched 5,000 cavalry, 4 battalions, and 18 guns under Piru Sah to reinforce Bali Rao, but they were ambushed by Bundela Rajputs near Seonrha. After intense 12-hour fighting, Rai Satarjit and his 30 horsemen launched a daring charge, wounding Piru Sah who later died though Satarjit was also fatally injured and died the same evening, marking a fierce and heroic Bundela resistance.
Battle of Vamsi (1803) - Maratha commander Harnath attacked Vanshi, but his brother Ratan Singh was killed by Gulab Singh in battle. Gulab Singh's victory forced the Marathas to retreat, defying Harnath’s offer to betray Mewar.
Siege of Mehrangarh (1806)
Battle of Mavli (1806) - Kunwar Hamir Singh Rawat, with just 60 soldiers, defeated the attacking Marathas. Impressed by his bravery, the Maharana of Udaipur rewarded him with a patta.
Battle of Itar and Sathni (1812) - The Sengar Rajputs achieved a significant victory by defeating the British forces at Itar and Sathni.
Third Battle of Piprai (1812) - After holding Chanderi fort, Diwan Bakht Singh and Umrao Singh retreated to Piprai due to lack of provisions. Pursued by Sindhia’s generals, the Rajputs turned and defeated them at Piprai, forcing the Maratha forces to flee toward Pali.
Battle of Dudhai (1813) - Following their defeat at Piprai, Daulat Rao Sindhia’s generals engaged the Bundelas again at Pali. However, they were once more repelled, marking another victory for the Bundela forces.
First Battle of Lalitpur (1813) - Diwan Bakht Singh launched an attack on Lalitpur, successfully ousting Daulat Rao Sindhia’s forces. After seizing control, he plundered the town, marking another bold move by the Bundelas.
Battle of Jamandana (1813) - Diwan Bakht Singh engaged in a sharp skirmish with Daulat Rao Sindhia’s cavalry, where he decisively killed 200 enemy horsemen, demonstrating Bundela strength even in smaller engagements.
Battle of Amrodh (1814) - Diwan Bakht Singh defeated Colonel Filose, forcing him to retreat with the loss of four companies. Due to Bakht Singh’s declining health, a peace treaty was later signed, and his jagir was restored as part of the settlement.
Battle of Ratlam (1818) - Fought between Bapu Sahib Sindhia’s troops and Raja Parbat Singh Rathore, the battle ended in a decisive Rajput victory. Over half of the Maratha forces were slain, and all their guns and cannons were captured.
Dogra Campaign of Kashmir (1819)
Battle of Malhargarh (1821) - Diwan Bahadur Singh, commanding a significantly smaller force, defeated Siam Rao in battle. Outmatched, Siam Rao was forced to retreat, marking a tactical victory for Bahadur Singh.
Battle of Parasari (1821) - Siam Rao invaded Parasari but faced stiff resistance from the Bundelas. Overpowered in battle, he was decisively defeated and forced to retreat.
Battle of Pali (1821) - Siam Rao launched an assault on Pali, but after a fierce and prolonged struggle lasting over 15 days, he was ultimately repulsed by the defenders. The determined resistance led to another setback for Siam Rao.
Battle of Kali Dun (1821) - Siam Rao faced defeat once more in battle against the Bundelas and was forced to retreat.
Battle of Bikrampur (1821) - Madho Rao, successor of Siam Rao, was defeated by the Bundelas and compelled to retreat, continuing the Rajput resistance against Maratha advances.
Battle of Bhuchera (1821) - The Governor suffered defeat at Bikrampur and was forced to retreat. Soon after, his attack on Diwan Bahadur at Bhuchera failed, forcing him to withdraw four miles. He was further repulsed in a subsequent encounter at Khand.
Battle of Khand (1821) - Madho Rao attacked Diwan Bahadur Singh at Bhuchera but was pushed back nearly four miles. He launched another assault on the Bundelas at Khand but was once again repelled.
Second Battle of Lalitpur (1821) - Lachman Rao led an attack against Diwan Bahadur Singh and the Bundelas with 2 companies and 500 cavalry but was defeated in the Second Battle of Lalitpur and forced to retreat.
Siege of Bharatpur (1825–26)
Battle of Sirsi (1829) - Daulat Rao Sindhia’s troops arrived at Sirsi but were met by Diwan Bahadur Singh, who advanced with 1,000 infantry. Joined by Mardan Singh’s reinforcements, they defeated Sindhia’s forces, forcing them to flee into Sirsi.
Dogra Invasion of Ladakh (1834-1835) - Led by General Zorawar Singh, a Dogra Rajput successfully defeated the Namgyal dynasty. Despite multiple revolts encouraged by Kashmir’s governor, Zorawar Singh quickly crushed them, installed a vassal ruler, and maintained Dogra control over the region.
Dogra Invasion of Baltistan (1839-1840) - Dogra Rajput general Zorawar Singh Kalhuria led a military campaign against the Maqpon dynasty ruled by Raja Ahmed Shah in Baltistan, resulting in Ahmed Shah’s surrender. Ahmed Shah and his son Muhammad Ali were captured, and Muhammad Ali was installed as Raja of Skardu under Dogra suzerainty, agreeing to pay an annual tribute of 7,000 rupees.
Dogra–Tibetan War (1841- 1842)- Fought between the Qing Empire and Sikh forces led by Dogra Rajput Governor-General Gulab Singh after his invasion of western Tibet. Despite initial Qing victories, they were defeated in Ladakh, leading to a military stalemate. The 1842 Treaty of Chushul restored the pre-war boundaries.
Treaty of Amritsar (1846)
Battle of Bhoop Singh Pari (1852) - Fought between Gohar Aman’s forces and the Dogras in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Dogra army suffered a decisive defeat, losing about 1,000 soldiers and their commander Bhoop Singh, marking a significant local resistance against Dogra expansion.
Battle of Kadhunala (1857)
Battle of Bithoda (8 September 1857) - Kushal Singh Champawat, a Jodhpur noble, along with 5,000 Rajputs of Pali, joined the 1857 rebellion and defeated the locally raised levies of Takht Singh of Jodhpur, as most Rathore nobles refused to fight against a fellow clansman for the British.
Battle of Chelawas (1857-1858) - Kushal Singh defeated a British force of 2,000 under Brigadier Lawrence after killing Captain Mason and displaying his head at his fort gate in retaliation for an insult.
Siege of Auwa (1857-1858) - A 30,000-strong British force under Colonel Holmes besieged Kushal Singh's fort at Auwa. After six months, the British breached the fort, but Kushal Singh escaped to Udaipur. The British later confiscated Auwa, holding it until Kushal Singh's death in 1864.