Draft:Battle of Jawali
| Battle of Jawali | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Maratha Empire | Bijapur Sultanate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Tanaji Malusare NarayanKondaji WadkhaleKamloji SalunkheYesaji KankRamaji Pangare Mambaji Bhosale † |
Musa Khan Pathan Yaqut Khan Ankush Khan Fazil Khan Prataprao Moré Randadula Khan (POW) Ambar Khan (POW) Rajaji Ghatge (POW) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 5000 | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle was fought after Afzal Khan was slain the Maratha beatdrum was a signal and Marathas under Narayan marched against the Adilshahi officers.[1]
Background
[edit]Following demise of Afzal Khan, a signal was sounded by Marathas from Pratapgad Fort on November 10,1659. In response Bharman commander Narayan led 5000 foot soldiers accompanied by Yesaji Kank,Tanaji Malusare, Kamloji Salunkhe,Kandoji Wadkhale and Ramaji Pangare each commanding a 1000 foot soldiers.[1]
Battle
[edit]The sudden onslaught of Marathas instilled panic among Adilshahi army who found themselves without leadership and began to flee.In an attempt to rally his troops Musa Khan Pathan, along with Adilshahi officers Hasan Khan,Yaqut Khan,and Ankush Khan, mounted a counterattack. However Shivaji's infantry proved formidable and successfully repelled their efforts.[1]
The rugged terrain of the mountain region proved advantageous for infantry but posed challenges for cavalry, resulting defeat of Muslim army
— Shivabharat (23:29)
The Mountainous terrain favoured Marathas infantry, rendering cavalry of the Adilshahi army ineffective. As a result Musa Khan Pathan, Hasan Khan Yaqut Khan and Fazil Khan Afzal Khan's elder son escape their lives and sought refuge in Wai , guided by Chandrarao's kinsmen Prataprao Moré. Unfortunately Mamabji Bhosale cousin of Shahji lost his life. The Marathas emerged victorious capturing notable figures such as Randula,Khan Ambar Khan, Rajaji Ghatge and Afzal Khan's younger sons and other noblemen were taken as prisoners.[1]
Aftermath
[edit]Although Netoji Palkar had been ordered by Shivaji to attack Afzal Khan's base at Wai on the same day as the encounter, he arrived too late to intercept the fleeing adversaries. Despite his efforts to pursue them, Netoji was unable to apprehend Musa Khan, Fazil Khan, and their companions, who had already fled the scene.[1]