However, Marathas in Gwalior saw the failed British campaign in Afghanistan as an opportunity to regain independence and removed the young Maharaja.

Lord Ellenborough, foreseeing the possibility of the Marathas in Gwalior attempting independence had formed the Army of Exercise near Agra.

The central column then received the order to take the battery positions, which they did under continuous heavy fire from shot, grape, canister, and chain.

The British engaged the Marathas in hand-to-hand fighting, both sides taking heavy casualties, and cleared the positions.

The British finally defeated the Marathas, suffering 797 men killed, wounded, or missing.