James Outram vs Khanderao Dabhade

Outram commanded a brigade at the Battle of the Alma during the Crimean War. The allied British and French forces defeated the Russian army, opening the way to the siege of Sevastopol.

Outram served as a divisional commander during the prolonged siege of Sevastopol in the Crimean War. He participated in the assault on the Redan fortification, which was repulsed with heavy British casualties.

Outram was appointed Resident of Lucknow, the British diplomatic representative to the Kingdom of Awadh. He was involved in the annexation of Awadh by the British East India Company, a decision that contributed to the Indian Rebellion.

Outram commanded the relief force that broke through rebel lines to reach the besieged British garrison at Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion. He then assumed command of the garrison and endured a second siege until final relief.

Khanderao Dabhade was appointed as the Senapati (commander) of the Maratha operations in Gujarat by Shahu I. This gave him authority over Maratha military and revenue collection in the region.

Khanderao Dabhade led Maratha forces against the Mughal governor of Gujarat at Balapur. The Marathas achieved a decisive victory, solidifying their control over large parts of Gujarat.

Khanderao Dabhade formalized the collection of chauth (25% tax) from Mughal territories in Gujarat. This system provided a steady revenue stream for the Maratha Empire and reduced Mughal influence.

Khanderao Dabhade opposed the Peshwa Baji Rao I's centralizing policies and his campaign in Malwa. This led to a political rift within the Maratha Empire, with Dabhade asserting his autonomy in Gujarat.