Battle of Aliwal
Battle of Aliwal | ||
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Part of 1st Sikh War | ||
Date: | 28 January 1846 | |
Location: | Aliwal, Punjab | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 31.826378°N 75.127610°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Sikhs | |
Commanders | ||
Sir Harry Smith | Ranjodh Singh | |
Strength | ||
12,000 British & Indian troops 30 guns |
30,000 Sikh troops of the Khalsa 67 guns | |
Casualties | ||
589 killed | 3,000 killed 67 guns |