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Battle of Khatu Shyamji

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Battle of Khatu Shyamji
Part of Mughal-Rajput wars
DateJune 1779
Location
Result Rajput victory.[1]
Belligerents
Kingdom of Jaipur
Shekhawat Chieftains
Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Devi Singh of Sikar Murtaza Khan Bhadech

The Battle of Khatu Shyamji was fought between the Shekhawat chiefs and the Mughal Empire under Murtaza Khan Bhadech, a Mughal officer of Delhi. In which leader of Shekhawats, Devi Singh of Sikar defeated Murtaza Khan.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa and company. p. 694. ISBN 9788129115010. Battle of Khatu–Shyamji. This last occurred when Murtaza Khan Bhadech was sent into Shekhawati to collect revenue arrears. His subsequent march towards Jaipur was blocked at Khatu-Shyamji, where the Shekhawats led by Devi Singh of Sikar defeated the intruder.

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