Battle of Ali Masjid (1672)

Battle of Ali Masjid
Part of the Mughal–Afghan Wars
Date1672
Location
Ali Masjid, Khyber (Present day Pakistan)
Result Afghan Tribes victory
Belligerents

Pashtun Tribes

  • Afridi
  • Momand
  • Other Afghan Tribes
 Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Aimal Khan Mohmand
Darya Khan Afridi		 Muhammad Amin
Strength
10,000-20,000

40 thousands horses
2 lakh regular infantry

  • Total 240k
Casualties and losses
Minor 40,000+ killed
20,000+ captured

In 1672, the Afghan monarch, Aimal Khan Mohmand, with the help of Darya Khan Afridi, proclaimed war against the Mughal Empire. The Mughal Governor of Kabul, Muhammad Amin, was attacked by tribal Afghans (Pashtuns). Although Amin was followed by a large Mughal army, he was completely defeated by Pashtun Tribesmen. The battle resulted in the deaths of more than 40,000 Mughals, with 20,000 men captured.

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