Historedia
Person

Mukham Din Chaudhry

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1799

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Mukham Din Chaudhry, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Ranjit Singh's Capture of Lahore

    1799

    Role: Gatekeeper of the Lohari Gate who, according to tradition, opened the gates to Ranjit Singh's army

    1. July 1799 · Lahore, outside the city walls at AnarkaliPositioning of Forces Outside Lahore

      Ranjit Singh's men took their positions outside Lahore as his army, including Sada Kaur's contingent, marched to Anarkali in July 1799.

    2. July 1799 · Lohari Gate, LahoreEntry Through the Lohari Gate

      According to tradition, gatekeeper Mukham Din Chaudhry opened the Lohari Gate, allowing Ranjit Singh's army to enter Lahore.

    3. July 1799 · LahoreCapture of Lahore from the Bhangi Misl

      Ranjit Singh captured Lahore in July 1799; the Bhangis escaped, marking his first major conquest.

Sources

  1. Lahore Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18