Battle of Kasur (1763) explained

Conflict:	Battle of Kasur
Place:	Kasur
Partof:	Afghan-Sikh wars
Date:	May 1763^[1] ^[2]
Result:	Sacking of Kasur.
Combatant1:	Buddha Dal
Combatant2:	Durrani Empire
Commander1:	Hari Singh Dhillon Jhanda Singh Dhillon Charat Singh
Commander2:	Usman Khan Muhiuddin Khan Hamid Khan
Strength1:	24,000 8,000 (Sikh Sources)^[3]
Strength2:	Unknown
Casualties1:	Unknown
Casualties2:	500

The Battle of Kasur (also known as the Sacking of Kasur) took place in May 1763, where the Sikh Misls united their forces against the Afghan forces of Kasur. The Sikhs successfully infiltrated Kasur and defeated the Afghan army. The Sikhs would sack the town after the battle.

Background

The Brahmins initially did not want to fight at Kasur due to the city's defenses. Hari Singh Dhillon convinced them to start the battle.

Battle

The Sikhs won the battle during May 1763.

See also

• Nihang
• Martyrdom and Sikhism

Notes and References

1. Singha,Bhagata (1993). A History of the Sikh Misals. Patiala, India:Publication Bureau, Punjabi University.
2. Book: Gupta, Hari Ram . History of the Sikhs, Volume 1 . S.N. Sarkar, 1939 . 1939 . 9788121502481.
3. Book: Bhangu, Rattan Singh . 1914 . Panth Prakash Vol.2 English Translation.