Battle of the Indus (1027)

Ghaznavid expedition against Jats
Part of Ghaznavid campaigns in India

20th century depiction of battle between Mahmud of Ghazni and Jats in Indus river.
DateMarch–July 1027 A.D.
Location
Indus River, Salt Range, Pakistan
Result Ghaznavid victory
Belligerents
Ghaznavids Jats
Commanders and leaders
Mahmud of Ghazni -
Strength
1,400 boats
unknown number of soldiers		 4,000 boats or 8,000 boats (exaggerated)
Casualties and losses
Negligible Nearly all

The Battle of the Indus in 1027, was the final military campaign by Mahmud of Ghazni (r. 998–1030) targeting the Jats of the Salt Range in the lower Indus Valley. The punitive expedition action was undertaken to chastise the Jats, who had harassed and molested his army during its return journey from Somnath in 1026. The expedition was primarily naval, with Mahmud constructing 1,400 boats equipped with pointed warheads at Multan to engage the Jats, who countered with 4,000 small reed boats. The Jats were decisively defeated, with many killed in the first naval action ever fought by Mahmud. This campaign, which also addressed some rebels in the Punjab, marked the conclusion of Mahmud's military endeavors in India.


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