Declaration of War
Start of the 2nd Mahratta War against the British.
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1803 in India
Explore 12 historical events and records for India in 1803.
Historical records for India in 1803
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August
September
Battle of Delhi
Daulat Rao Scindia's forces are defeated near Delhi during the East India Company's northern campaign.
Battle of Assaye
Defeated at Assaye.
November
Battle of Laswari
Scindia's army suffers a major defeat at Laswari, weakening Maratha resistance in northern India.
Battle of Argaon
Raghoji II Bhonsle's forces are defeated at Argaon during the East India Company's campaign in central India.
December
Result of Surrender of Gawilghur
Gawilghur passes into British control, weakening Scindia's military position.
Surrender of Gawilghur
Surrender of Gawilghur.
Treaty of Deogaon
Raghoji II Bhonsle signs the Treaty of Deogaon and cedes substantial territory after military defeat.
Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon
Daulat Rao Scindia signs the Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon after major defeats in the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
Other events (month unknown)
British Protection
Shah Alam II comes under British protection after Company forces defeat the Marathas and occupy Delhi during the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
Capture of Delhi
Britain takes Delhi from the Marathas.
Siege of Delhi
Britain takes Delhi from the Marathas.
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