Battle of Taragarh (1822)
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| Battle of Taragarh | |||||||
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| Part of Afghan-Sikh Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Sikh Empire | Dhund, Tareen, Tanoli and Karlal tribesmen | ||||||
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Amar Singh Majithia | Mohammad Khan Tarain | ||||||
The Battle of Taragarh was fought in 1822 by the Sikh forces led by Amar Singh Majithia and the Afghan tribesmen led by Mohammad Khan Tarain.
Background and Battle
Diwan Ram Dayal was the governor of
Maharaja Ranjit Singh right after the battle.[6] He did not fight any major engagements until when Mohammad Khan Tarain decided to clash against him. He had assembled an army which consisted of Dhund. Tareen, Tanoli and Karlal tribesmen.[7] After an intense battle at Taragarh, the Sikhs successfully inflicted defeat upon the Afghans and routed them.[8]
Aftermath
After the battle, Amar Singh with a few Sikhs went to a nearby waterbody to drink and bathe. A body of Yusufzais attacked them and killed every Sikh, including Amar Singh.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ Haroon Rashid (2002). History of the Pathans: The Sarabani Pathans. p. 215.
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- ^ G.S. Chhabra (1960). Advanced study in History of the Punjab. Vol. 2. p. 196.
- ^ Barkat Rai Chopra (1969). Kingdom of the Punjab, 1839-45. p. 487.
- ^ Lepel Henry Griffin (1865). The Panjab Chiefs. p. 93.
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