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- Battle of Mandsaur took place in India between Marathas, commanded by Malharrao Holkar, and Jaisingh of Rajputs of Amber.
- Jaisingh was defeated in February 1733.
- Malhar Rao Holkar then conquered Bundelkhand and Bundi.
- In 1732, Jai Singh was appointed the governor of Malwa.
- At the beginning of 1733, Malhar Rao Holkar and Ranoji Shinde managed to encircle Jai Singh at Mandsor in Malwa.
- Maratha forces cut off ‘grain and water supply’ to Jai Singh’s camp, forcing him to negotiate peace and agree to Maratha demands.
- He was compelled to pay 6 lacs in cash and promised to cede 38 Paraganas in lieu of Chauth.
- Once Malwa came under Maratha domination, Jai Singh failed to control Peshwa’s territorial ambitions further North.
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