Battle of Argaum

The Battle of Argaum, fought on November 29, 1803, was a key conflict during the Second Anglo-Maratha War in India. British forces, led by General Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington), faced the Maratha Army near Argaum in present-day Maharashtra. The British employed superior tactics and artillery to defeat the Marathas decisively. This victory significantly weakened Maratha power and allowed the British to consolidate their control over central India, ultimately contributing to the establishment of British dominance in the region. Argaum exemplifies the strategic military maneuvers that characterized the British expansion in India during this period.