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Revision as of 14:46, 9 August 2008

Sobraon
Part of 1st Sikh War
Date: 10 February 1846
Location: Sabraon, Punjab
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 31.149705°N 74.871038°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Sikhs
Commanders
Maj Gen Sir Hugh Gough Tej Singh
Lal Singh
Strength
Casualties

External Links

Sikhiwiki - 1st Anglo-Sikh War
Wikipedia - Battle of Sobraon
BritishBattles.com - Battle of Sobraon


Sabraon Location
Survey 1920-1946


Recommended Reading

"Sahib" pp.6-18, by R. Holmes 2006 ISBN 0007137532