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The Battle of Lalsot was fought in 1787 between the Marathas and the combined forces of Jaipur and Jodhpur.

The Naval Battle of Calicut, involving the Maratha navy and the Portuguese, occurred in 1752. This was a significant engagement during the period of Maratha naval expansion.

Ahmed Shah Abdali in his fourth invasion to India entered Delhi and installed Allamgir II as Mughal emperor, while the real power was given to Rohilla Chief Najib Ad Dwallah for his help to Ahmed Shah. Under these circumstances the Mughal Wazir Imad Ul Mulk asked for Maratha assistance to ward of Abdali's dominance. Marathas eager to increase their influence in Northern India readily marched to Delhi and with help of Imad ul Mulk defeated Rohilla chief. This made Marthas the De facto rulers of Delhi and laid foundation for their further conquest of Punjab and Multan.

Shivaji Maharaj is renowned for pioneering and utilizing guerrilla warfare, known as Ganimi Kava, to overcome larger, conventional armies. This strategy relied on speed, surprise, and terrain knowledge.

The Battle of Laswari was a major engagement during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, fought on November 1, 1803. It resulted in a decisive victory for the British forces under General Lake.

The Battle of Narela took place in 1757, involving the Marathas and the forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali. It was part of the broader conflicts in North India during the mid-18th century.

The Battle of Khadki (Kirkee) was fought on November 5, 1817, between the British East India Company and the Maratha forces of Baji Rao II. It was a key battle of the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

The Battle of Mahidpur took place on December 21, 1817, as a decisive conflict during the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The British defeated the forces of Holkar.

Battle of Mandsaur was prominent in spreading dominance of Marathas in Rajputana. It was fought between Holkars (Martha confederate) and Rajputs of Amber (Jaipur). The victory of Marthas lead to further conquest of Bundi and Bundelkhand bringing them near to Delhi. It also enthused Scindhia (also a confederate of Marathas) to attack Rajputs.

The Battle of Koregaon (Bhima Koregaon) occurred on January 1, 1818, between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy.