Over 200 years ago, a battle unfolded along the banks of the Bhima River that became a defining moment in India's history. This is the story of the 1818 Battle of Bhima Koregaon, where an 834-strong battalion, primarily consisting of Mahar soldiers, fought valiantly against Peshwa Bajirao II’s formidable army of 28,000 Marathas. This wasn’t just a British vs. Maratha conflict but a fight for dignity against caste oppression.