Battle of Aliwal

Battle of Aliwal
Part of the First Anglo-Sikh War

Charge of the British 16th Lancers against Sikh Fauj-i-Ain infantry and artillery
Date28 January 1846
Location
near the Sutlej river
Result British victory
Belligerents
East India Company Sikh Empire
Commanders and leaders
Sir Harry Smith Sardar Ranjodh Singh Majithia
Strength
12,000
30–32 guns		 15,000
69–70 guns
Casualties and losses
850 2,000
67 guns

The Battle of Aliwal was fought on 28 January 1846 between the British and Sikh forces in northern India (now Punjab, India). The British were led by Sir Harry Smith, while the Sikhs were led by Ranjodh Singh Majithia. Britain's victory in the battle is sometimes regarded as the turning point in the First Anglo-Sikh War.

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