Battle of Gujrat (1797)

Battle of Gujrat (1797)
Part of Afghan-Sikh Wars
Date29 April – 2 May 1797
Location
Result Sikh victory
Belligerents
 Durrani Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ram Singh Bedi 
Ranjit Singh
Bhag Singh Ahluwalia
Jaimal Singh Kanhaiya
Sahib Singh Bhangi
Jodh Singh Ramgarhia
Tara Singh Ghaiba
Ahmad Khan Shahanchibashi 
Kamil Din
Murid Khan
Asadullah
Ali Khan
Strength
Unknown 12,000 cavalry
Casualties and losses
1,500 Sikhs killed 3,000 Afghans killed

The Battle of Gujrat (1797) was fought between the forces of the Durrani Empire led by Ahmad Khan Shahanchibashi and the Sikh forces led by various Sardars. After Zaman Shah's third failed invasion of Punjab, he left Shahanchibashi as governor of the Rohtas Fort and the region between the Jehlum and Indus rivers. Known for his oppressive rule and ambition to conquer Gujrat, Shahanchibashi faced a holy war organized by Ram Singh Bedi. After recruiting Sikhs for the war, the Sikh and Durrani forces clashed in Gujrat, where the Sikhs emerged victorious and plundered the defeated Afghans.


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