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| commander1 = [[Hari Singh Dhillon]]<br>[[Jhanda Singh Dhillon]]<br>[[Charat Singh]] |
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| commander2 = Usman Khan{{KIA}}<br> Muhiuddin Khan{{KIA}}<br> Hamid Khan{{POW}} |
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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 [[Pashtuns|Afghan]] forces of [[Kasur]]. The Sikhs successfully infiltrated Kasur and defeated the Afghan army. The Sikhs would sack the town after the battle. |
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 [[Pashtuns|Afghan]] forces of [[Kasur]]. The Sikhs successfully infiltrated Kasur and defeated the Afghan army, this was completely humiliating for the Afghan forces. The Sikhs would sack the town after the battle. Even though the Afghan army having over a million strength, the Sikhs still defeated them under the command of Hari Singh Bhangi, this can be seen in the Sri gur panth Prakash. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Revision as of 11:51, 24 December 2024
| Battle of Kasur | |||||||
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| Part of Afghan-Sikh wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Buddha Dal |
 Durrani Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Hari Singh Dhillon Jhanda Singh Dhillon Charat Singh |
Usman Khan † Muhiuddin Khan † Hamid Khan (POW) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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24,000[3] 8,000 (Sikh Sources)[4] | 1,200,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 500[3] | ||||||
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, this was completely humiliating for the Afghan forces. The Sikhs would sack the town after the battle. Even though the Afghan army having over a million strength, the Sikhs still defeated them under the command of Hari Singh Bhangi, this can be seen in the Sri gur panth Prakash.
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.[5]
Battle
The Sikhs won the battle during May 1763.[5]
References
- ^ Singha,Bhagata (1993). A History of the Sikh Misals. Patiala, India:Publication Bureau, Punjabi University.
- ^ Gupta, Hari Ram (1939). History of the Sikhs, Volume 1. S.N. Sarkar, 1939. ISBN 9788121502481.
- ^ a b Gupta 1939, p. 184.
- ^ Bhangu, Rattan Singh (1914). Panth Prakash Vol.2 English Translation.
- ^ a b Gupta 1939, pp. 183–184.
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