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Siege of Jalalabad (1710)

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Battle of Jalalabad
Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars
Date1710
Location
Result Sikhs were defeated[1]
Belligerents
Banda Singh Bahadur Sikhs Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Banda Singh Bahadur Jalal Khan

The Battle of Jalalabad occurred in 1710 between the Mughal forces of Jalal Khan and the Sikh forces of Banda Singh Bahadur. Banda Singh Bahadur attacked the Mughal stronghold of Jalalabad, Muzaffarnagar. Banda Singh Bahadur failed to capture the city and withdrew after four days.[1]

Aftermath

Following the failed attempt to take the city, the Sikh prisoners were executed.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 484. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.