Bargis
Bargis were a light cavalry mercenary group of Maratha Empire's who indulged in large scale plundering of the countryside of western part of Bengal for about ten years (1741–1751) during the Maratha invasions of Bengal. Maratha invasions took place almost as an annual event for 10 years.
| Founded | unknown |
|---|---|
| Named after | Hindustani word for "light cavalry" |
| Founding location | Indian subcontinent |
| Years active | unknown |
| Territory | Indian subcontinent |
| Membership | unknown |
| Allies | Nagpur Kingdom Peshwa |
| Rivals | Nawab of Bengal Mughal Empire Durrani Emirate British Raj |
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