Siege of Lohkot (1015)

Siege of Lohkot (1015)
	Part of Ghaznavid invasions
Date	Summer – Winter 1015
Location	Lohkot Fort, Tosa Maidan Kashmir
Result	Lohara victory
Belligerents
Ghaznavid Empire	Lohara dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Mahmud of Ghazni	Sangramraja of Kashmir
Casualties and losses
	Mahmud suffered heavy casualties while retreating to Ghazna

One of Mahmud's notable military campaigns during this period was the Siege of Lohkot in A.D. 1015. Positioned strategically in the Kashmir Valley, Lohkot (Iron Fort) presented a formidable challenge to Mahmud's forces due to its impregnable defenses. Despite persistent efforts, harsh winter conditions and reinforced defences compelled Mahmud to abandon the siege and retreat to Ghazni.

While Mahmud's campaigns were marked by some territorial gains, they also encountered setbacks. Despite setbacks, Mahmud's military endeavours played a crucial role in consolidating his power and expanding the influence of the Ghaznavid Empire in the Indian subcontinent.

^ History of India 1000 A D to 1707 A D. p. 16.
^ ^a ^b Ramakrishnan, S. (2001). History and Culture of the Indian People, Volume 05, The Struggle For Empire. Public Resource. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. pp. 11–13.
^ S N Sen (1987). Ancient Indian history and civilization. p. 330.

[1] History of India 1000 A D to 1707 A D. p. 16.

[:2-2] Ramakrishnan, S. (2001). History and Culture of the Indian People, Volume 05, The Struggle For Empire. Public Resource. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. pp. 11–13.

[:0-3] S N Sen (1987). Ancient Indian history and civilization. p. 330.

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