Battle of Shopian 1819
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 July 1819 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1819 | 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 | Afghan–Sikh Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.7200, 74.8300 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Shopian took place on 3 July 1819 between an expeditionary force from the Sikh Empire and Jabbar Khan, the governor of the Kashmir Valley province of the Durrani Empire. It was the decisive battle during the Sikh expedition into Kashmir in 1819.
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