Battle of Sialkot (1763)

The Battle of Sialkot was fought between Durrani Empire and Sukerchakia Misl in 1763.

The battle
Ahmad Shah Durrani returned to Kabul after his invasion to India and he appointed Kabuli Mal and Zain Khan Sirhindi as the Governor of Lahore and Sirhind respectively. Afghani Governor of Lahore was facing harassment by Sikh bands and with the passage of time, the Governor came under the increasing Sikh pressure and the Sikhs had by this time by force of their chivalry defeated the Afghan army under General Jahan Khan and tasted the fruits of victory whereas the newly appointed Governor do a little for the political cause of the Punjab.Thus, they did not proved important to Ahmad Shah Durrani.