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Third Anglo-Maratha War — Date November 1817 – February 1818 Location The modern state of Maharashtra and neighbouring areas Result Formal end of the Maratha empire and firm establishment of the British East India Company i … Wikipedia
Pindari — The Pindaris were the irregular horsemen who accompanied the Maratha armies in central India during the 18th century when the Mughal Empire was breaking up. The origin of their name is uncertain. The Pindaris were loosely organized under self… … Wikipedia
Pindari — ▪ Indian history historically, an irregular horseman, plunderer, or forager attached to a Muslim army in India who was allowed to plunder in lieu of pay. The name is Marāṭhi and probably derives from two words, meaning “bundle of grass” and … Universalium
Muhammad Amir Khan — For other uses, see Amir Khan (disambiguation). Nawab Muhammad Amir Khan (1768–1834) was a leader, of Pashtun origin belonging to its Salarzai branch and the first ruler of the princely state of Tonk (in the present day Rajasthan state of India) … Wikipedia
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Amir Khan (Pindari) — Nawab Muhammad Amir Khan (1768 1834) was a leader, of Rohilla (Pashtun) origin belonging to its Salarzai branch and the first ruler of the princely state of Tonk (in the present day Rajasthan state of India). He was the son of Haiyat Khan and the … Wikipedia
Baji Rao II — Baji Rao II, also known as palputta Bajirao, (1775 – 1851) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy, and governed from 1796 to 1818. His reign was marked by confrontations with the British.Baji Rao was the son of Peshwa Raghunathrao, who… … Wikipedia
8th King's Royal Irish Hussars — Infobox Military Unit unit name= 8th (King s Royal Irish)Hussars caption= Crest of the 8th King s Royal Irish Hussars and tie colours dates= 1693 1958 country= United Kingdom branch= British Army type= Cavalry of the Line/Royal Armoured Corps… … Wikipedia
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
Madhya Pradesh — /mud yeuh preuh daysh , prah desh/ a state in central India. 48,230,000; 171,201 sq. mi. (443,411 sq. km). Cap.: Bhopal. * * * State (pop., 2001 prelim.: 60,385,118), central India. It is bordered by the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh,… … Universalium
