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In the months leading up to the engagement, Ahmad Shah had made repeated attempts to secure [[Lahore]], but each success proved temporary. In 1763, he appointed his commander [[Jahan Khan Popalzai]] governor of the city, while [[Zain Khan Sirhindi]], the Durrani faujdar of [[Sirhind]], was defeated by [[Jassa Singh Ahluwalia]], who captured large amounts of booty and weakened Afghan authority. As Ahmad Shah crossed the [[Indus]] in January 1764 to assist his officials, the Sikh chiefs gathered over one hundred thousand horsemen, divided their forces into three divisions, and waited for him near the Chenab. |
In the months leading up to the engagement, Ahmad Shah had made repeated attempts to secure [[Lahore]], but each success proved temporary. In 1763, he appointed his commander [[Jahan Khan Popalzai]] governor of the city, while [[Zain Khan Sirhindi]], the Durrani faujdar of [[Sirhind]], was defeated by [[Jassa Singh Ahluwalia]], who captured large amounts of booty and weakened Afghan authority. As Ahmad Shah crossed the [[Indus]] in January 1764 to assist his officials, the Sikh chiefs gathered over one hundred thousand horsemen, divided their forces into three divisions, and waited for him near the Chenab. |
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When Ahmad Shah’s force of around forty thousand men began to cross the river, the Sikhs attacked, leading to a fierce battle in which many soldiers on both sides were killed or drowned. The Durrani army broke and fled in confusion despite Ahmad Shah’s attempts to rally his men. Following the battle, the Sikh chiefs celebrated [[Holi]], sent letters to Durrani governors in Kashmir and Multan demanding revenue payments, and their forces entered Lahore, where heavy exactions were imposed on the |
When Ahmad Shah’s force of around forty thousand men began to cross the river, the Sikhs attacked, leading to a fierce battle in which many soldiers on both sides were killed or drowned. The Durrani army broke and fled in confusion despite Ahmad Shah’s attempts to rally his men. Following the battle, the Sikh chiefs celebrated [[Holi]], sent letters to Durrani governors in Kashmir and Multan demanding revenue payments, and their forces entered Lahore, where heavy exactions were imposed on the inhabitants. |
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Latest revision as of 21:10, 10 November 2025
The Battle of Chenab was fought in early 1764 between the forces of the Durrani Empire, led by Ahmad Shah Durrani, and the combined armies of several Sikh Misls, commanded by Charat Singh Sukerchakia, Hari Singh Bhangi, and Jassa Singh Ramgarhia. The battle took place near the Chenab River in Punjab and resulted in a Sikh victory, forcing Ahmad Shah Durrani to retreat to Afghanistan.
In the months leading up to the engagement, Ahmad Shah had made repeated attempts to secure Lahore, but each success proved temporary. In 1763, he appointed his commander Jahan Khan Popalzai governor of the city, while Zain Khan Sirhindi, the Durrani faujdar of Sirhind, was defeated by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, who captured large amounts of booty and weakened Afghan authority. As Ahmad Shah crossed the Indus in January 1764 to assist his officials, the Sikh chiefs gathered over one hundred thousand horsemen, divided their forces into three divisions, and waited for him near the Chenab.
When Ahmad Shah’s force of around forty thousand men began to cross the river, the Sikhs attacked, leading to a fierce battle in which many soldiers on both sides were killed or drowned. The Durrani army broke and fled in confusion despite Ahmad Shah’s attempts to rally his men. Following the battle, the Sikh chiefs celebrated Holi, sent letters to Durrani governors in Kashmir and Multan demanding revenue payments, and their forces entered Lahore, where heavy exactions were imposed on the city’s inhabitants.
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