Battle of Rohilla

The Battle of Rohilla was a 1621 campaign by the Mughal Empire against the growing influence of the Sikhs.[1] Because of historic persecution from the Mughal Empire, Guru Hargobind had militarized the Sikhs which resulted in increased political and military power. Thus he was attacked by a group of local jagirdars under the command of Abdul Khan. Local jagidar got killed by Rao Mandan Rathore and the rest of the army fled the field of battle resulting in a decisive Sikh victory.[2]

Battle of Rohilla
Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars
Date1621
Location
Northeast of Amritsar at Rohilla
Result Decisive Sikh Victory
Belligerents
Sikh Risaldari Fauj (militia) Local jagirdars
Commanders and leaders
Guru Hargobind
Rao Mandan Rathore		 Abdul Khan (KIA)
Units involved
unknown 4,000
Casualties and losses
unknown thousands

An early campaign against the growing influence of the Sikhs saw 4,000 Mughal troops sent to northern Punjab to support local Governor Abdul Khan against Guru Hargobind. Although Sikh General Jattu died in heavy fighting northeast of Amritsar at Rohilla, Abdul Khan was defeated and killed, along with his sons Nabi Bakhsh and Karim Bakhsh, greatly enhancing the Sikh cause.[2]

References
  1. Jaques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 860. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
  2. Jaques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 860. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5. Retrieved 31 July 2010.


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