Battle of Kashmir (1814)

The Battle of Kashmir (1814) (also known as the 'third invasion of Ranjit Singh" to invade Kashmir.[2] After the invasion of Attock, Ranjit Singh wanted to invade Kashmir, which led to the third campaign in Kashmir under Hari Singh Nalwa and Ram Dayal.[3] During the third campaign of Ranjit Singh, Sardar Muhammad Azeem Khan defeated Ranjit Singh's forces, inflicting heavy casualties.[4][5][6]

Battle of Kashmir (1814)
Part of Afghan-Sikh wars
Date1814
Location
Kashmir
Result Afghan victory[1]
Belligerents
Durrani Empire Sikh Empire
Commanders and leaders
Wazir Fateh Khan Ranjit Singh
Hari Singh Nalwa
Ram Dayal
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Battle

Ranjit Singh's first attempt failed in 1812. His second failed in 1813. So this battle was his third attempt.[7][8] Afghans repulsed the attacked and the Sikh were forced to retreat.[9][10]

Aftermath

Kashmir remained part of the Durrani Empire until 1819 when it was finally conquered by the Sikhs.[11]

References
  1. "History Of The Sikhs Vol. V The Sikh Lion of Lahore (Maharaja Ranjit Singh, 1799-1839)" – via Internet Archive.
  2. www.DiscoverSikhism.com. History Of The Sikhs Vol. V The Sikh Lion of Lahore (Maharaja Ranjit Singh, 1799-1839). p. 125.
  3. Siṅgha, Bhagata (1990). Maharaja Ranjit Singh and His Times. Sehgal Publishers Service. p. 83. ISBN 978-81-85477-01-5.
  4. Gough, Sir Charles; Innes, Arthur Donald (1897). The Sikhs and the Sikh Wars: The Rise, Conquest, and Annexation of the Punjab State. A.D. Innes & Company. p. 34.
  5. Chhabra, G. S. (2005). Advance Study in the History of Modern India (Volume-2: 1803-1920). Lotus Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-81-89093-07-5.
  6. Wardrop, Alexander Ernest (1896). The Tourist's And--sportsman's Guide to Kashmir and Ladak, &c. Thacker, Spink. p. 6.
  7. Jagmohan (2006). My FrozenTturbulence in Kashmir (7th Ed.). Allied Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7764-995-6.
  8. Hutchison, John; Vogel, Jean Philippe (1994). History of the Panjab Hill States. Asian Educational Services. p. 94. ISBN 978-81-206-0942-6.
  9. Drew, Frederic (1875). The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories: A Geographical Account. E. Stanford. p. 18.
  10. Singh, Captain Amarinder (2012-08-10). The Last Sunset. Roli Books Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-7436-911-6.
  11. Nath, Rajendra (1990). Military Leadership in India: Vedic Period to Indo-Pak Wars. Lancers Books. p. 221. ISBN 978-81-7095-018-9.
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