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Capture of Gawilghur
The Capture of Gawilghur fort in western India by British East India Company forces under the command of Sir Arthur Wellesley on 15 December 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War was the culminating act in the defeat of the forces of Raghoji II Bhonsle, Rajah of Berar. Gawilghur's garrison of 3000 was commanded by killa-dar Beni Singh, assisted by Manoo Bapu. 
Prelude.
At the time, Gawilghur was considered unassailable and the defenders believed they could hold the mountain fortress regardless of whatever the
Scotch Brigade on 9 October 1794. The regiment embarked for Gibraltar in November 1795 and then moved on to South Africa in 1796 before transferring to India in late 1798. The regiment landed at Madras in January 1799 and saw action at the Battle of Mallavelly in March 1799 and the Siege of Seringapatam in April 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. It was renumbered as the 94th Regiment of Foot in December 1802. It also took part in the Battle of Argaon in November 1803 and the Capture of Gawilghur in December 1803