Battle of Bhangani

The Battle of Bhangani was fought between Guru Gobind Singh's army and Bhim Chand (Kahlur) of Bilaspur on 18 September 1686 or 1688, at Bhangani near Paonta Sahib. An alliance of Rajput Rajas of the Shivalik Hills participated in the engagement on behalf of Bhim Chand of Bilaspur State's side, including the states of Garhwal and Kangra. It was the first battle Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, fought at the age of 19.

Battle of Bhangani
Part of Hill States-Sikh Wars
Date18 September 1686 or 1688
Location
Bhangani, near Paonta, Punjab region (now Himachal Pradesh)
Result Sikh Victory
Belligerents

Akal Sena (Sikhs)

  • Pir Budhu Shah's disciples
  • Udasis

Alliance of 16 Hill States, including:
Kahlur
Garhwal
Kangra

Guler
Hindur
Siba
Jaswan
Commanders and leaders
Guru Gobind Rai
Bhai Daya Ram Sobhi
Sangtia Rai
Bhai Jit Mal †
Shah Sangram (Sango Shah) †
Mehri Chand
Ganga Ram
Lal Chand
Daya Ram
Mahant Kripal Das
Nand Chand
'Uncle' Kirpal Chand
Sahib Chand
Pir Buddhu Shah
 Bhim Chand (Kahlur)
Fateh Shah
Hari Chand †
Hayat Khan †
Najabat Khan †
Bhikhan Khan
Raja Gopal (Raj Singh) of Guler
Hari Chand (of Hindur)
Madhukar Shah Dadwal (of Siba)
Raja of Jaswan
Strength
1,000 with 507 reinforcements arriving later 10,000

Bichitra Natak, an autobiography generally attributed to Guru Gobind Singh, contains a detailed description of the battle.

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