Battle of Samana

The Battle of Samana was fought between Banda Singh Bahadur and Wazir Khan in 1709. Following the battle, Banda Singh Bahadur shook the administration of Delhi.[4]

Battle of Samana
Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars
Date1709
Location
Result Sikh Victory.[2][3]
Belligerents
Banda Bahadur and Khalsa Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders

Banda Singh Bahadur

Wazir Khan
Strength
5,000 to 10,000. 15,000 to 25,000.
Casualties and losses
10,000 civilians killed

References

  1. Sagoo, Harbans (2001). Banda Singh Bahadur and Sikh Sovereignty. Deep & Deep Publications.
  2. Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 891. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.
  3. Jacques, p. 892
  4. Alexander Mikaberidze (31 July 2011). Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World: A Historical Encyclopedia: A Historical Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-1-59884-337-8. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
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