Battle of Khajwa (1659)

Battle of Khajwa (Aurangzeb vs Shah Shuja) took place in 1659 during Mughal war of succession (1658-1659).

Battle facts

• Year: 1659
• Date: 1659-01-05
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Mughal war of succession (1658-1659)
• Side A: Aurangzeb
• Side B: Shah Shuja
• Commanders (A): Aurangzeb, Mir Jumla II, Islam Khan, Kilich Khan, Shaista Khan
• Commanders (B): Shah Shuja, Buland Akhtar, Sultan Bang, Zainul Abedin, Mirza Ismail Beg
• Casualties: approx. 20,000
• Outcome: Victory of Aurangzeb
• Coordinates: 26.052°, 80.524°

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