Battle of Bannu
Part of Afghan–Sikh wars
Date1832
Location
Bannu, Durrani Empire
32°59′05″N 70°36′13″E / 32.9846864°N 70.6034902°E / 32.9846864; 70.6034902
Result Afghan Victory
Belligerents
Local Pashtuns Sikh Empire
Commanders and leaders
Malik Dilasa Khan Tara Chand
Jai Singh Atariwala †
Strength
Unknown 8,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown 300 killed and 500 wounded

In 1832, the Sikh Empire launched an expedition against the small mud fort of Malik Dilasa Khan.

The Battle

Tara Chand had been exploiting the local Pashtun population by charging exorbitant taxes and committing various atrocities. In response, Malik Dilasa Khan, along with other Pashtun tribesmen, rose up against Tara Chand's rule and challenged him to a battle.[1]

Malik Dilasa Khan and his followers managed to defeat Tara Chand's forces, leading to Jai Singh Atariwala death and the Pashtuns taking control of the region.[2][3]

Aftermath

The 8,000 strong Sikh Invading army was repulsed and fled into Punjab.[4] The Bannuzai(Shitak) controlled the region until 1840, and the Sikh Empire was unable to obtain taxes from Malik Dilasa khan.

References

  1. ↑ Rashid, Haroon (2008). History of the Pathans: The Ghurghushti, Beitani and Matti tribes of Pathans. Haroon Rashid.
  2. ↑ Saggar, Balraj (1993). Who's who in the History of Punjab, 1800-1849. National Book Organisation. p. 142. ISBN 978-81-85135-60-1.
  3. ↑ Punjab Revisited: An Anthology of 70 Research Documents on the History and Culture of Undivided Punjab. Gautam Publishers. 1995. p. 342.
  4. ↑ Sen, N. B. (1943). Punjab's Eminent Hindus, Being Biographical and Analytical Sketches of Twenty Hindu Ministers, Judges, Politicians. New book society. p. 83.
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