Battle of Kasur explained

Conflict:Battle of Kasur (1807)
Partof:the Afghan-Sikh Wars
Date:10 February 1807
Place:Kasur
Result:Sikh victory.
  • Capture of Kasur City.[1]
Combatant1: Sikh Empire
Combatant2: Durrani Empire
Commander1:Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Jodh Singh Ramgarhia
Hari Singh Nalwa
Commander2:Qutub ud Din
Muzaffar Khan
Strength1:10,000[2]
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown, 200 captured

The Battle of Kasur took place in 1807 between the Sikh Empire and the Afghans and was part of the Afghan-Sikh Wars. The battle was the first significant Sikh victory over the ruler of Kasur.

Battle

The battle of Kasur was led by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Jodh Singh Ramgarhia as Kasur had been a long thorn in the side of Ranjit Singh's power because of its proximity to his capital city of Lahore. The battle was also Hari Singh's first significant participation in a Sikh conquest by assuming charge of an independent contingent in 1807, in which the Muslim army surrendered and many of them were put to the sword while many others were taken as prisoners of war. During the campaign, Hari Singh Nalwa showed remarkable bravery and dexterity. and as a result, was granted a jagir in recognition of his services.

Aftermath

Kasur was annexed into Sikh Empire.

Other battles in the vicinity

Listed north to south.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Lansford, Tom. Afghanistan at War: From the 18th-Century Durrani Dynasty to the 21st Century. 2017-02-16. ABC-CLIO. 9781598847604. en.
  2. Book: Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa. 2014. Sikh Missionary College. 5-6.