When did the Maratha army enter Delhi in 1771?
The Maratha army entered Delhi on the 10th of February 1771. A force of 3,000 horses breached the city ramparts to secure the capital.
Questions about Capture of Delhi (1771)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the Maratha offensive against the Rohillas after Panipat?
Mahadji Shinde led the new offensive force that defeated Jats and Rajputs. His troops re-established Maratha rule across western Uttar Pradesh following the Third Battle of Panipat.
What terms did Maratha chiefs demand from Shah Alam II in 1771?
Maratha chiefs demanded 40 lakhs of rupees for restoring the emperor. They also required the cession of Meerut and neighboring districts along with the right to appoint imperial officials below the Wazir level.
How many soldiers marched against the Rohillas in 1772?
A large army of around 50,000 soldiers marched against the Rohillas in 1772. Shinde and Holkar led this punitive expedition into Rohilkhand to destroy their power base.
Which city remained untouched during the destruction of Rohilkhand in 1772?
The city of Amroha remained untouched by the destruction while the rest of the country was burnt. Fleeing survivors escaped to the Terai region after thousands of Rohillas were slaughtered during the campaign.