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Ferozeshah


Battle Name : Ferozeshah

Date(s) : 21 December 1845 - 22 December 1845

Part of : British Victorian Colonial 'Small Wars' , The 1st Sikh War ,

Outcome : A victory for British & Indian Colonial Troops over Sikh Army

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A confused battle between the Sikh Army defending their fortified camp and British and Indian troops under Sir Hugh Gough attempting to raise the seige of Ferozepore and Ludhiana.

The British only won after 2 days of heavy fighting and several thousand casualties.