Battle
battle in the Afghan–Sikh Wars
The battle of Kasur took place on 10 February 1807 between the Sikh Empire and the Afghan-appointed governor of Kasur, and was a part of the Afghan–Sikh Wars.
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The battle of Kasur took place on 10 February 1807 between the Sikh Empire and the Afghan-appointed governor of Kasur, and was a part of the Afghan–Sikh Wars.
The battle 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 due to 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. After the defeat, Qutb ud-Din of Kasur took refuge in the Kasur Fort. The siege continued for a month, which saw bombardment and skirmishes. Finally Phula Singh and his nihangs made a breach into the walls of fort, and Kasur fell to the Sikhs. Qutb ud-Din was captured but was given a small jagir at Mamdot. During the campaign, Hari Singh Nalwa showed remarkable bravery and dexterity. and as a result, was granted a jagir in recognition of his services.
After the victory Kasur was annexed into Sikh Empire in March 1807.
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