Siege of Lohkot (1015)

Siege of Lohkot (1015)
Part of Ghaznavid campaigns in India
DateSummer – Winter 1015
Location
Lohkot Fort, Tosa Maidan, Kashmir
Result Inconclusive. See § Aftermath
Belligerents
Ghaznavid Empire Lohara dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Mahmud of Ghazni Sangramaraja
Casualties and losses
Mahmud suffered heavy casualties while retreating to Ghazni

Siege of Lohkot was Mahmud of Ghazni's one of the notable military engagement in India, conducted in 1015 CE. Positioned strategically in the Kashmir Valley, Lohkot (Iron Fort) presented a formidable challenge to Mahmud's forces due to its impregnable defenses. Despite persistent efforts, harsh winter conditions and reinforced defences compelled defeated Mahmud to retreat back to Ghazni.

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