What was the strategic importance of the Battle of Salher?

It was the first major open-field victory of the Marathas over the Mughals, proving they could win outside of guerrilla warfare.

Maratha Military History

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Shivaji defeated the Mughals in the battle of:

Shivaji's forces decisively defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Salher in 1672. This event was historically significant as the first pitched, open-field battle where the Marathas beat a large Mughal force.

Exam Year

2005

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MAR_2005_91 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India