Battle of Jalandhar (1750)

The Battle of Jalandhar was fought in 1750 by Sikh forces led by Sardar Gulab Singh and Mughal forces led by the Faujdar of Jalandhar.

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Sardar Gulab Singh was the head of the Dallewalia Misl.^[2]^[3]^[4] In 1750, he attacked the city of Jalandhar with only 150 companions.^[5] He fought and defeated the entire army of the faujdar.^[6] This battle increased Gulab Singh's reputation among the Sikhs.^[7]

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