The Battle of Moti Talab, which took place on March 5, 1771, was a significant engagement between the forces of Mysore, led by Hyder Ali(who was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan after his death), and the Maratha army, commanded by Trimbak Rao. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Marathas
Battle of Moti Talab | |||||||
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Part of the Maratha–Mysore Wars | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Maratha Confederacy Nayakas of Chitradurga[1] | Kingdom of Mysore | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Trimbak Rao Pethe Vaman Rao |
Hyder Ali (WIA)[4] Tipu Sultan Mir Reza (POW) Ali Jami Khan † M. Hughel (WIA) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
80,000 cavalry 10,000 troops 10 guns 30 pieces |
40,000 horse 15,000 gardi's and Firangi rifles 10,000 Kanarese infantry 45 guns and 50 field pieces | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
6,000 Killed | 12,000 Killed[5] |