Battle of Ferozeshah 1845
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 December 1845 – 22 December 1845 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1845 | Wikidata P580 (start 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 | East India Company, Sikh Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.8833, 74.7833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ferozeshah was fought on 21 December and 22 December 1845 between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire, at the village of Ferozeshah in Punjab. The British were led by Sir Hugh Gough and Governor-General Sir Henry Hardinge, while the Sikhs were led by Lal Singh and Tej Singh. The British emerged victorious after treachery from the Sikh commanders caused a Sikh retreat.
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