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Battle of Ferozeshah
- When
- 21-22 December 1845
- Where
- Village in Punjab
East India Company forces defeated the Sikh army at Ferozeshah on 21-22 December 1845. The battle occurred in Punjab, with British commanders Gough and Hardinge facing Lal Singh and Tej Singh.
The battle was fought at the village of Ferozeshah in Punjab. British forces, led by Sir Hugh Gough and Governor-General Sir Henry Hardinge, achieved a narrow victory over the Sikh Empire. Hardinge had initially wished to wait for Major General Littler's division to join the attack due to perceived odds.
Sources
- Battle of Ferozeshah Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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