Battle of Kapuri
The Battle of Kapuri was fought in 1709 by Sikh forces led by Banda Singh Bahadur and Mughal forces led by Qadam-ud-din.
| Battle of Kapuri | |||||||
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| Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Khalsa (Sikhs) |
 Mughal Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Banda Singh Bahadur Baj Singh Binod Singh |
Qadam-ud-din † | ||||||
Background
After capturing Mustafabad, Banda Singh Bahadur heard about Kapuri's leader Qadam-ud-din and his reportedly immoral life[1] and persecution of Hindus and Sikhs.[2] He meddled with Hindu marriages and stole young brides.[3] Banda was prepared to attack and capture Sadhuara but he decided to deal with Kapuri first since it was only four km away from his destination.[4]
Battle
The Sikhs attacked Kapuri before capturing Sadhuara. Banda Singh burned down the Kapuri fort[5] and killed Qadam-ud-din and many of his soldiers.[6][7] They plundered the city and liberated the Hindus.[8]
Aftermath
Banda Singh Bahadur and his army attacked Sadhaura and its ruler Osman Khan, defeating the Mughals.[9]
References
- Dr Sukhdial Singh (2015). textsBanda Singh Bahadur On The Canvas Of History. p. 97.
- Harbans Singh (1995). The Encyclopedia Of Sikhism - Volume I A-D. p. 273. ISBN 9788173801006.
- Harbans Kaur Sagoo (2001). Banda Singh Bahadur And Sikh Sovereignty. p. 127.
- Teja Singh and Ganda Singh (1950). A Short History Of The Sikhs - Volume 1. Orient Longmans. p. 79.
- Ganda Singh (1990). Life Of Banda Singh Bahadur Based On Contemporary And Original Records. Sikh Digital Library. pp. 45–46.
- Patwant Singh (2000). The Sikhs. Knopf. p. 72. ISBN 9780375407284.
- Hari Ram Gupta (1978). History Of The Sikhs Vol. II Evolution Of Sikh Confederacies (1707-69). p. 9.
- Surjit Singh Gandhi (1999). Sikhs In The Eighteenth Century. Singh Bros. p. 28. ISBN 9788172052171.
- Harish Dhillon (2004). The Legend Of Banda Bahadur. UBS Publishers' Distributors. p. 70. ISBN 9788174764584.