Battle of Kashmir (1814) | |||||||
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Part of Afghan-Sikh wars | |||||||
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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 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]
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]
Kashmir remained part of the Durrani Empire until 1819 when it was finally conquered by the Sikhs.[11]