Battle of Udgir

The Marathas under the command of Sadashivrao Bhau defeated the Nizam's army at Udgir.

Background
Following the recall of French governor Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau to Pondicherry in 1758, Nizam Ali was handed over complete power from his brother Salabat Jung.

Battle
Sadashivrao marched east against Salabat Jang and utterly destroyed the Nizam's army.

Result
The Marathas defeated the Nizam's forces with the latter surrendering territory worth 60 lakhs including the cities of Ahmadnagar, Daultabad, Burhanpur and Bijapur.

Following the battle, the Marathas turned North to combat an Afghan force.