Siege of Janjira (1682 AD)

Siege of Janjira (Siddis of Janjira & 22px Mughal Empire vs 25px Maratha Confederacy & 25px Rathores of Marwar & Supported by rebels against Aurangzeb under Prince Akbar) took place in 1682 AD during Deccan wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1682 AD
• Date: 1682-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Deccan wars
• Side A: Siddis of Janjira, 22px Mughal Empire
• Side B: 25px Maratha Confederacy, 25px Rathores of Marwar, Supported by rebels against Aurangzeb under Prince Akbar
• Commanders (A): Siddi Yaqub, Siddi Qasim, Siddi Khairiyat
• Commanders (B): 25px Sambhaji, 25px Prince Akbar, 25px Durgadas Rathore, 25px Dadaji Raghunath, 25px Kondaji Farzand
• Outcome: Siddi victory
• Coordinates: 18.300°, 72.964°

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