Battle of Aliwal 1846
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 January 1846 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1846 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | India | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Anglo-Sikh War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Sikh Empire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.9452, 75.6142 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Aliwal was fought on 28 January 1846 between the British and Sikh forces in northern India (now Punjab, India). The British were led by Sir Harry Smith, while the Sikhs were led by Ranjodh Singh Majithia. Britain's victory in the battle is sometimes regarded as the turning point in the First Anglo-Sikh War.
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