Battle of Kalyanpur

In March 19,1772 their rose a conflict between Portuguese India and Bhonsle Empire near Kalyanpur in which Janoji Dhupal the commadar-in-chief of this mission emerged victorious defeating Portugese and capturing their ship Santana and 19 other ships

Battle of Kalyanpur
Part of Portuguese battles in the East
Date 19 March 1772 Location Kalyanpur Result Maratha victory Territorial changes Marathas capture Portugese Ship Santana Marathas captured two chalupas and trading ships of Luiz Jose Marathas capture 19 other sailing ships under Portugese Protection Marathas captured 120 Portugese sailors
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire	Bhonsale Empire
Commanders and leaders
Fracisco de Costa (WIA)	Janoji Dhulap Kushtaji Jaitapurkar Fatehjung Mahomed Sarang †
Strength
Unknown	1500
Casualties and losses
Many Portugese men were burnt to death or badly Burnt even mouth and hands of Captain Fracisco was burnt while Marathas had their 200 men dead or wounded

Battle

In March 1772, Janoji Dhulap of the Maratha armada vowed to capture a European ship, successfully seizing the Portuguese frigate Santana on March 19. A Portuguese document from January 1781 reported the Maratha armada as comprising 14 palas and 32 galvetas, though this figure likely exaggerated their strength. A contemporary newsletter indicated they had five palas, two Gurabas, and 17 other vessels, led by Dhulap with support from Sardar Kushtaji Naik. The flagship Fatehjung was armed with 28 guns and crewed by 175-200 men, while other ships carried fewer guns and sailors.

During their initial clash near Kalyanpur, the Marathas suffered casualties, including the death of Mahomed Sarang, and faced resistance from Santana, which had 40 guns and a crew of 120 musketeers. The Marathas also captured two Portuguese chalupas and a trading ship, resulting in heavy Portuguese losses and the eventual surrender of Captain Francisco de Costa, who was severely injured.