What the records say
- When
- 26 Dec 1701 – 6 Jun 1702
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 20.55° N, 77.68° E
- Description
- 1701–1702 battle
Placed at the town its title names, Khelna.
Battle of Khelna
1701–1702 battle
The Battle of Khelna occurred between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Kingdom between 1701 and 1702. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb ordered for the Fort of Khelna to be besieged. Mughal general Asad Khan launched an offensive and besieged the fortress. After about a three-month siege, Maratha commander, Parashurampant surrendered under the condition that he and his garrison would be allowed to march out unharmed.
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