Battle of Attock (1813)

The Battle of Attock (also known as the Battle of Chuch or the Battle of Haidru) took place on 13 July 1813 between the Sikh Empire and the Durrani Empire. The battle was the first significant Sikh victory over the Durranis.

Battle of Attock
Part of the Afghan-Sikh Wars
Date13 July 1813
Location
Siege at Attock, Battle at Haidaru on Mansur Plain, northeast of the fort
Result

Sikh victory

  • Capture of Attock
Belligerents
Sikh Empire Durrani Empire
Commanders and leaders
Dewan Mokham Chand
Hari Singh Nalwa
Sham Singh Attariwala
Sultan Mahmud Khan
Fateh Khan Barakzai
Dost Mohammad Khan
Strength
10,000 15,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown 2,000
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