Battle of Ferozeshah
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India
- Date: December 21-22, 1845
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the First Anglo-Sikh War. Result: Complete British victory.
The Battle of Ferozeshah was the second battle in the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846). Beginning on December 11, 1845, five divisions of Sikhs crossed the River Sutlej and threatened Major General Sir John Littler’s division of 7,000 at Ferozepore. Littler withdrew southeast to join forces with the divisions of Lieutenant General Sir Henry Hardinge, Major General Sir Harry George Wakelyn Smith, and Major General Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, all under...
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