Siege of Multan Sept 1848
| Siege of Multan Sept 1848 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Sikh War | ||
| Date: | 1-14 September 1848 | |
| Location: | Multan, Punjab | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 30.206085°N 71.479534°E | |
| Result: | Siege abandoned | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Sikhs | |
| Commanders | ||
| Gen William S. Whish | Dewan Mulraj | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
British and Indian Forces
- 8,089 men
- 32 siege guns
- 12 horse artillery guns
- 4,033 Irregular Cavalry
- 7,718 Irregular Infantry
Bahawalpur Force
- 1,900 cavalry
- 5,70 infantry
- 3,382 cavalry
- 909 infantry
External Links
Sikh Wars Heritage History
2nd Sikh War Wikipedia
2nd Anglo-Sikh War Sikhiwiki
Siege of Multan Google Books