Battle of Sirhind (1764)

The Battle of Sirhind was fought between Durrani Empire and Sikh Misls on 14 January 1764.

Battle of Sirhind
Part of Indian Campaign of Ahmad Shah Durrani
DateJanuary 14, 1764
Location
Sirhind
Result Sikh victory
Territorial
changes
  • Sikhs capture Sirhind.
Belligerents
Sikh Misls Durrani Empire
Commanders and leaders
  • Zain Khan Sirhindi 
Strength
23,000 According to Surjit Singh Gandhi
40,000 According to Joseph Davey Cunningham
50,000 According to Giani Gian Singh
Unknown believed to be smaller
Casualties and losses
Unknown
  • Faujdar Zain Khan Sirhindi beheaded by Teja Singh.
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