The offensive that led to this battle began when one side crossed the Jumna River and cut off their opponents' supply lines, forcing them to fight or starve.
After this battle, the losers were sheltered at the court of Suraj Mal, causing the winning general to invade that ruler's state of Bharatpur. This battle turned into a rout when the artillery of Ibrahim Gardi flew harmlessly over the heads of the Rohilla troops in the vanguard and the losers suffered from the poor decisions of a general who had been chosen over the more experienced Malhar Rao Holkar. The offensive that led to this battle began when one side crossed the Jumna River and cut off their opponents' supply lines, forcing them to fight or starve. The Peshwa Nanasaheb died soon after hearing the result of this battle. Sadashivrao Bhau was defeated by Ahmad Shah of the Durrani Empire in, for 10 points, what battle that drove the Marathas from northwestern India in 1761 and shares its name with an earlier battle between Ibrahim Lodi and Babur.
After this battle, the losers were sheltered at the court of Suraj Mal, causing the winning general to invade that ruler's state of Bharatpur.
( {Third} ) Battle of {Panipat}