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Battle of Aliwal

1846 · 19th century · Part of the First Anglo-Sikh War

The Battle of Aliwal was fought on 28 January 1846 near the Sutlej River in Punjab during the First Anglo-Sikh War. A British force under Sir Harry Smith defeated a Sikh army under Ranjodh Singh Majithia, driving it back across the river and removing the threat to Ludhiana. It was one of the most complete British victories of the war.

Battle of Aliwal
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Ladwa State

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