Battle of Ferozeshah
| Battle of Ferozeshah | |||||||
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| Part of the First Anglo-Sikh War | |||||||
Battle of Ferozshah (2nd Day), 22 December 1845 by Henry Martens, after a sketch on the spot by Major George Francis White, 31st Foot | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Sikh Empire | East India Company | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Lal Singh Tej Singh |
Sir Hugh Gough Sir Henry Hardinge | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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35,000–50,000, of which 30,000 was infantry 98–130 guns |
22,000–35,000 69 guns 2 howitzers | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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5,000 killed 70 guns |
694 killed 1,721 wounded | ||||||
The Battle of Ferozeshah was fought on 21 December and 22 December 1845 between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire, at the village of Ferozeshah in Punjab. The British were led by Sir Hugh Gough and Governor-General Sir Henry Hardinge, while the Sikhs were led by Lal Singh. The British emerged victorious.