Battle of Kasur

The Battle of Kasur took place in 1807 [3] between the Sikh Empire and the Afghans. The battle was the first significant Sikh victory over the ruler of Kasur. It was Hari Singh Nalwa's first independent expedition in which the Muslim army surrendered at the evening and many of them were put to the sword while many were also taken as Prisoners of War. Kasur was annexed into the Sikh Empire.[4]

Battle of Kasur
Part of the Afghan-Sikh Wars
Date1807
Location
Kasur
Result
  • Sikh victory.[1]
  • Capture of Kasur City.[2]
Belligerents
Sikh Empire Ruler of Kasur
Commanders and leaders

Battle

Battle of Kasur was Hari Singh's first significant participation in a Sikh conquest on assuming charge of an independent contingent was in 1807, at the capture of Kasur. This place had long been a thorn in the side of Ranjit Singh's power because of its proximity to his capital city of Lahore.[5], It was captured in the fourth attempt. This attack was led by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Jodh Singh Ramgarhia. During the campaign the Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa showed remarkable bravery and dexterity. [6] The Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa was granted a Jagir in recognition of his services. [7]

References
  1. Sandhu, Autar Singh (1935), General Hari Singh Nalwa, Lahore: Cunningham Historical Society
  2. Lansford, Tom (2017-02-16). Afghanistan at War: From the 18th-Century Durrani Dynasty to the 21st Century. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781598847604.
  3. "Battle of Kasur(1807)". sikhizm. 24 June 2021.
  4. Vanit Nalwa (13 January 2009). Champion of the Khalsaji. ISBN 9788173047855.
  5. Allen 2000, p. 39; Kaur 2004, p. intro..
  6. Sandhu (1935), p. 6
  7. Singh (1976), p. 36

Sources
  • Allen, Charles (2000). Soldier Sahibs. Abacus. ISBN 0-349-11456-0.
  • Kaur, Madanjit (2004) [First published 1983]. The Golden Temple: Past and Present (Revised ed.). Amritsar: Guru Nanak Dev University. ISBN 9780836413250.
  • Singh, Gulcharan (October 1976), "General Hari Singh Nalwa", The Sikh Review, 24 (274): 36–54
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