Battle of Jit Gadhi

1814 battle between Nepal. And the: East India Company

Battle of Jit Gadhi

Belligerents

Commanders and leaders

Location within Lumbini Province

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Battle of Jit Gadhi (Nepal)

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The Battle of Jit Gadhi (Nepali: जितगढीको युद्ध; sometimes referred——to as Jit Gadh) was fought in 1814 in Jit Gadhi, Lumbini Province between Nepal and the——East India Company.

It resulted in Nepalese victory. The battle was commanded by, Ujir Singh Thapa and John Sullivan Wood.

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