Battle of Muktsar
The Battle of Sri Muktsar Sahib (Muktsar) or Battle of Khidrāne Dee Dhāb took place on 29 December 1705, (29 Poh) following the siege of Anandpur Sahib. In 1704, Anandpur Sahib was under an extended siege by the allied forces of the Mughals and the Hill States of Shivalik.
| Battle of Muktsar | |||||||
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| Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Mughal Empire | Khalsa (Sikhs) | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Nawab Wazir Khan |
Guru Gobind Singh Mata Bhag Kaur (WIA) Mahan Singh † Kapura Singh | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 7000-12,000 |
40 mukte and Mata Bhag Kaur 1300 soldiers under Kapura Singh and Daan Singh | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 3,000 killed | 40 mukhte, 260 other soldiers | ||||||
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