Siege of Multan (1848–1849)
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The siege of Multan began on 19 April 1848 and lasted until 22 January 1849, and saw fighting around Multan (in present-day Pakistan) between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire. It began with a rebellion against a ruler imposed by the East India Company, which precipitated the Second Anglo-Sikh War, and ended when the last defenders of the city surrendered to British forces.
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Siege of Multan | |||||||
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Part of the Second Anglo-Sikh War | |||||||
The Storming of Mooltan, 2nd Jan 1849 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
East India Company | Sikh Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gen. Whish | Diwan Mulraj Chopra | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
32,000 troops 150 guns |
12,000 troops 66 guns | ||||||
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5,000 | 2,500 |
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