Charles Napier vs Jaswant Singh of Marwar

Napier commanded British forces in the conquest of Sindh (now in Pakistan). He defeated the Baloch amirs at the Battle of Miani and the Battle of Hyderabad, annexing the region to British India. His victory was controversial.

Napier's 2,800-strong force defeated a 30,000-strong Baloch army at Miani. The battle was a decisive British victory, leading to the annexation of Sindh. Napier's famous dispatch 'Peccavi' (I have sinned) was a pun on the event.

Napier was appointed Governor of Sindh after its conquest. He implemented administrative reforms, suppressed banditry, and began infrastructure projects. His rule was firm but effective, though criticized for its harshness.

Jaswant Singh of Marwar fought on the side of Dara Shikoh against Aurangzeb at the Battle of Dharmat. The battle was part of the Mughal war of succession. Jaswant Singh's forces were defeated, leading to Aurangzeb's rise to power.

Jaswant Singh was appointed Governor of Gujarat by Emperor Aurangzeb. He served in this administrative role, managing the province's affairs. His tenure was marked by efforts to maintain order and collect revenue.

Jaswant Singh led a Mughal military campaign in the Deccan against the Maratha king Shivaji. The campaign aimed to suppress Maratha resistance. Jaswant Singh's forces had limited success, and the conflict continued.

Jaswant Singh opposed Aurangzeb's interference in the succession of the Marwar throne after his death. He had adopted a son, but Aurangzeb refused to recognize him. This led to a prolonged conflict between Marwar and the Mughals.