The Khanderi Expedition
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The Khanderi Expedition
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The Khanderi Expedition was a British military expedition launched to combat Maratha piracy. It targeted Khanderi, Colaba, and the Indian fort Gheria. It was officially declared on June 17, 1718, though the conflict had actually begun earlier. The British expedition ultimately failed. The operation was led by Charles Boone, the British Governor of Bombay. An initial attempt to besiege Vijaydurga failed, leading to a retreat to Bombay on June 18th, 1719. Boone was criticized for the failure. Boon
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2024-08-19T10:00:27Z
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2024-09-03T13:29:43Z
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