Siege of Bahawalpur

Siege of Bahawalpur
Date1780
Location
Bahawalpur, Durrani Empire
Result Durrani victory
Belligerents
Durrani Empire Bahawalpur State
Commanders and leaders
Timur Shah Durrani
Madad Khan Ishaqzai		 Muhammad Bahawal Khan 
Strength
20,000 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Siege of Bahawalpur took place during Timur Shah Durrani’s Indian expedition of 1780-81 after the ruler of Bahawalpur refused to pay tribute. Afghan forces occupied the city and besieged the Nawab’s fortress, where an internal explosion forced his submission and the restoration of Durrani authority in southern Punjab.

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