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agreed to accept the occupation of much of the territory of the Agra subah. This diplomatic arrangement greatly facilitated the territorial expansion of the Jat power.By 1758, these events had significantly altered the political landscape of the region, marking a crucial turning point in the power
255:, the Amir Bakshi or supreme commander of the Emperor's forces, allied with the Marathas, bringing with him a considerable force of royal troops estimated to be between twenty-five to thirty thousand strong. This alliance, combined with the remaining troops under the Har govind Natani of 278:, was killed by a Jat swivel-gun. Accounts vary: one suggests he was lured by a 'nautch' girl, another claims he was killed inspecting a battery. Sir Jadunath Sarkar suggests Khande Rao was shot while drunk inspecting trenches. Nine wives self-immolated on his pyre, except 297:, seized the opportunity to plunder the surrounding areas near the imperial capital. Subsequently, an understanding was brokered between Suraj Mal and Raghunath Rao. Suraj Mal pledged not to oppose the Marathas' incursions into North India, while 259:, resulted in the complete encirclement of Kumbher by an overwhelming army of over 80,000 men. Notably, these soldiers were considered superior to any others present in the region at that time.Despite facing a formidable defense led by 607: 324: 617: 578: 433: 403: 351: 622: 612: 502: 252: 376: 571: 637: 627: 239:) wanted to be subservient to them. However the siege did not succeed. In 1754, on behest of Mughal Emperor 597: 564: 341: 602: 470: 393: 632: 487: 450: 552: 8: 108: 429: 399: 357: 347: 326:
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was the king, the fort came under siege by Marathas, as peshwa
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and Imad-ul-Mulk, the besiegers were compelled to retreat.
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was founded by a Jat chieftain Kumbh. In 1754, when
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Index

Kumher

Kingdom of Bharatpur

Mughal Empire

Jaipur State

Maratha Confederacy

Maharaja Suraj Mal

Imad-ul-Mulk



Raghunathrao

Khanderao Holkar

Jats
Marathas
Mughals
Kumher
Suraj Mal
Balaji Baji Rao
Raghunathrao
Scindias
Holkars
Alamgir II

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