Battle of Gokul (1757)

Battle of Gokul
Date16 March 1757
Location
Gokul, Mughal Empire
Result Durrani victory
Belligerents
Durrani Empire Naga Sadhus
Commanders and leaders
Ahmad Shah Durrani Unknown
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
2,000 killed 2,000 killed

The Battle of Gokul (1757) was fought between Ahmad Shah Durrani’s forces and the Naga Sadhus. Despite heavy losses on both sides (about 2,000 each), the Afghans won but spared the city after learning it held no valuables.

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