Battle of Lalsot

The battle commenced with a cannonade from both sides. The Jaipur army maintained a defensive position, utilizing their long-range artillery. The cannonade continued until 11:00 AM. The Maratha army faced casualties due to their light artillery, which was ineffective against the Rajput cannons. The Rathore horsemen of Jodhpur grew impatient and, against orders from their general Bhim Singh, approximately 4,000 of them, including chieftains and family heads, charged the Maratha army. Benoît de Boigne's Campoos infantry countered with artillery and musket fire, inflicting heavy casualties on the Rathors. Despite this, the Rathors pressed their attack, broke through the Maratha left wing, and killed many Maratha soldiers. The Rathors advanced deep into the Maratha lines and attacked De Boigne, forcing him to retreat after a brief engagement. ==Aftermath==

Mahadji was forced to retreat on August 1, 1787, after all successive charges by the Rathore cavalry were repulsed, and no Maratha gunnery could be captured. The Rajputs also suffered higher casualties, primarily within the Jodhpur army, which lost over a thousand Rathor horsemen. The Marathas did not manage to rout the enemy from their camps because they were unaware of Hamadani's death until nightfall. Additionally, rain began in the afternoon, making the sandy plain difficult for artillery movement. The Marathas were also wary of the ravines in front of them, the approaching darkness, and the scarcity of wells in the area. Consequently, each side retreated to its camp and engaged in sporadic firing until an hour after sunset to guard against surprise attacks in the darkness. Thus, the battle of Tunga, sometimes miscalled that of Lalsot, "though sanguinary, had no decisive result." Ultimately, Mahadaji Shinde's forces had to retreat due to treachery, dissension within his ranks, and the failure of provisions. Upon learning of the situation in Rajputana and the Maratha failure at Lalsot, Nana Fadnavis, the senior Minister of the Peshwa, sent an additional 10,000 soldiers to assist Mahadji Shinde. ==References==