Battle of Panjtar
Battle of Afghan-Sikh Wars
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The Battle of Panjtar was fought in November 1836 as part of the Afghan–Sikh Wars.
| Battle of Panjtar | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of the Afghan–Sikh Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Sikh Empire | Panjtar Pashtuns | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Hari Singh Zorawar Singh |
Fateh Khan  | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 14,000-15,000 | 15,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Heavy | ||||||
Background
Panjtar had been enemies with the Sikhs for a long time. The chief Fateh Khan had teamed up with Syed Ahmad Barelvi against the Sikhs.[1][2][3]
Battle
Fateh Khan had started making disturbances towards the Sikhs in 1836.[4] Hari Singh Nalwa with a force of 14–15,000 troops attacked Panjtar and defeated Fateh Khan.[5][6] It was reported that 15,000 pashtuns fled before the Sikhs. Many were killed and the rest were taken refuge to the hills.[7] The chief was forced to sign a document stating his submission to the Sikh Empire.[4]
Aftermath
After this battle, Fateh Khan began to act like he never signed a document towards his submission and continued to harass the Sikhs. The Maharaja sent Gulab Singh to settle the deal and all the Yusufzais fled to the mountains.[4]
