Battle of Mangal

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The Battle of Mangal was fought between the Sikh forces led by Hari Singh Nalwa and the Jadoon, Tanaoli and Swati tribes led by Mahomed Khan, Bostan Khan and Najeebullah Swati. [1]

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Battle of Mangal
Part of Afghan–Sikh Wars
Date10 November 1821
Location
Result Sikh victory
Belligerents
Sikh Empire flag.jpg Sikh Empire Jadoon, Tanoli and Swati tribes
Commanders and leaders
Sikh Empire flag.jpg Hari Singh Nalwa Sardār Bostan Khan Tareen
Mohammad Khan Tareen
Sardar-e-Alha Khankhail Flag.jpg Najeebullah Khankhail Swati

Background and Battle

Maharaja Ranjit Singh deployed Hari Singh Nalwa. He marched by Muzaffarabad and Pakhli with 7,000 foot soldiers under his command. When he reached Mangal, around 25,000 Pashtun and Hazara troops and their leader, Mohammad Khan Tarain, who opposed the Sikh's passage, attacked the Sikhs. [2] Despite being outnumbered, the Sikhs defeated their opponents with a loss of 2,000 men. [3]

Aftermath

The Jaduns to save their town paid down a fine of 5 and a half rupees per house to the Sikhs. Hari Singh Nalwa then built a fort at Nawanshahr. The Maharaja, partly pleased with the treasures and partly to reward his lieutenant for the victory, made Hari Singh Nalwa the governor of the entirety of Hazara.

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