| Battle of Anandpur | |||||||
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| Part of Hill States-Sikh Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Akal Sena (Sikhs) |  Chandel of Kahlur | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
 Guru Gobind Rai |  Bhim Chand (Kahlur) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 20,000 | 1300 ,6 war elephants | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 10,000 | 1300,6 war elephants | ||||||
The Battle of Anandpur was fought by the Sikh forces led by Guru Gobind Singh and the Kahlur forces led by Bhim Chand. This was also the first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh.
Bhim Chand, the ruler of Kahlur did not like the large Sikh gatherings and war-like activities near his capital. [1] He also did not like how Guru Gobind had done many ceremonies which were symbols of sovereignty. [2] The raja objected to this practice. The Guru ignored this and continued his activities. [1] [2] This led to the Battle of Anandpur in 1682. Bhim Chand demanded elephants and tents as a loan and with the obvious intention of not repaying the loan. [3] The Guru knowing his intention declined to give the loan. This caused Bhim Chand to lead an attack on Anandpur. Guru Gobind Rai was only 16 years of age at the time. [4] Bhim Chand and his men were defeated by the Sikhs. [1] [5]
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