Battle of Vasai

Battle of Vasai
Date1739
LocationVasai, India
Result Decisive Maratha victory
Belligerents

Maratha Empire

Portuguese Empire
Commanders and leaders
Chimaji Appa Captain João Xavier Pinto
Martinho da Silveyra
Casualties and losses
5000[1] 800

The Battle of Vasai was fought between the Marathas and the Portuguese rulers of Vasai (Portuguese, Baçaim; English, Bassein), a village lying near Mumbai (Bombay) in the present-day state of Maharashtra, India. The Marathas were led by Chimaji Appa, a brother of Peshwa Baji Rao I. Maratha victory in this war was a major achievement of Baji Rao I's reign.[2]

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Coordinates: 19°28′N 72°48′E / 19.467°N 72.800°E / 19.467; 72.800

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