Draft:1729 in India
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Historical events
[edit]- In 1729, the Mughal Empire, under the rule of Muhammad Shah, confronted numerous challenges, particularly from rebellious factions such as the Kolis. The Kolis, who were a group of rebels operating in Gujarat, rose against Mughal authority, leading to military responses from the Mughal officials. The Mughal viceroy in Gujarat intervened in response to these anti-Muslim activities conducted by the Kolis of Sorath. A military campaign was launched against them, destroying several villages.
The Maratha Confederacy
[edit]The Maratha Confederacy continued to expand its influence. In November 1729, they decisively defeated the Mughal subahdar Giridhar Bahadur at the battle of Amjhera. This victory further solidified Maratha's power in Central India and showcased their growing military capabilities.
January 29, 1729
[edit]The Treaty of Shivaji's grandson, Sambhaji II of Kolhapur, and Trimbak Rao of the Maratha Empire is signed, dividing the Maratha territory into two separate kingdoms.[1]
April 10, 1729
[edit]Chhatrasal, the Maharaja of Bundelkhand, defeats the Mughal Empire forces led by Muhammad Khan Bangash in the Battle of Jaitpur.[2]
June 1729
[edit]The Maratha Empire, led by Baji Rao I, launches a campaign against the Nizam of Hyderabad, resulting in the capture of several key forts.
July 1729
[edit]The Portuguese establish a factory in the port city of Visakhapatnam, marking the beginning of European trade in the region.
September 1729
[edit]The Mughal Empire appoints Nizam ul-Mulk as the governor of Hyderabad, marking the beginning of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
November 1729
[edit]The Maratha Empire signs a treaty with the Rajput states of Jodhpur and Udaipur, securing alliances against the Mughal Empire.
Deaths
[edit]March 1, 1729
[edit]Chhatrasal, Maharaja of Bundelkhand, died.
June 17, 1729
[edit]Sir Samuel Tufnell, British East India Company official who served in India, died.
Military events
[edit]Luso–Maratha War (1729-1732)
[edit]The Luso–Maratha War was a notable conflict during this period. The war represented an armed confrontation between the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay and the Maratha Confederacy, which invaded Portuguese-held territories. This conflict illustrated the shifting power dynamics in India as regional powers challenged colonial interests.
Battle of Palkhed (1729)
[edit]The Maratha Confederacy under Baji Rao I decisively defeated the Nizam of Hyderabad in the Battle of Palkhed. This victory further solidified the Maratha power in South India.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Last place on earth | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Williamson S.c (1940). English Tradition In The World.