Siege of Kunjpura (1772)

Siege of Kunjpura
Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars and Afghan-Sikh Wars
DateApril–May 1772
Location
Result Sikh victory
Belligerents
Dal Khalsa Mughal Empire
Supported by:
Maratha Empire
Commanders and leaders
Sahib Singh
Dyal Singh Majithia
Dana Singh
Laja Singh
Mughal Ali Khan
Dilawar Ali Khan
Sheikh Kabir
Jiwan Khan
Tukoji Rao Holkar
Mahadaji Shinde
Strength
6,000[1] 6,000 Mughals
6,000 Afghans
1,000 Marathas
Total: 19,000[1]
Casualties and losses
500+ 500+
500 killed on both sides during the first day[1]

The siege of Kunjpura was a 14-day siege in April to May 1772 by Sikh forces led by Sahib Singh against the Mughal coalition forces led by Mughal Ali Khan. Siege ended with a Sikh victory against an allied force of Mughals, Afghans and Marathas.

  1. ^ a b c Hari Ram Gupta (1944). History Of The Sikhs 1769 1799. pp. 46–47.