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In 1832, the Sikh Empire launched an expedition against the small mud fort of Malik Dilasa Khan.[citation needed]
| Battle of Bannu | |||||||
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| Part of Afghan–Sikh wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Bannuzai(Shitak) |
 Sikh Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Malik Dilasa Khan |
Tara ChandJai Singh Atariwala † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | 8,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 300 killed and 500 wounded | ||||||
The Battle edit
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][failed verification]
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][failed verification][3][failed verification]
Aftermath edit
The 8,000 strong Sikh Invading army was repulsed and fled into Punjab.[4][failed verification] The Bannuzai(Shitak) controlled the region until 1840, and the Sikh Empire was unable to obtain taxes from Malik Dilasa khan.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ Rashid, Haroon (2008). History of the Pathans: The Ghurghushti, Beitani and Matti tribes of Pathans. Haroon Rashid.
- ^ Saggar, Balraj (1993). Who's who in the History of Punjab, 1800-1849. National Book Organisation. p. 142. ISBN 978-81-85135-60-1.
- ^ Punjab Revisited: An Anthology of 70 Research Documents on the History and Culture of Undivided Punjab. Gautam Publishers. 1995. p. 342.
- ^ Sen, N. B. (1943). Punjab's Eminent Hindus, Being Biographical and Analytical Sketches of Twenty Hindu Ministers, Judges, Politicians. New book society. p. 83.