Battle of Jalalabad (1710)

Battle of Jalalabad
Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars
Date1710
LocationJalalabad
Result Sikh prisoners were executed,Banda failed to free them.[1]
Belligerents
Banda Bahadur Sikhs Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Banda Singh Bahadur Jalal Khan

The Battle of Jalalabad occured 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. Banda Singh Bahadur failed to free the prisoners and withdrew after four days.[1]

Aftermath

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

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 484. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.