Moodkee
History
The Sikh Empire of the Punjab had been held together by Maharajah Ranjit Singh. Ranjit Singh had maintained a policy of friendship with the British East India Company, who held territories adjoining the Punjab, while at the same time building up the Khalsa, to deter aggression. When he died in 1839, the Sikh empire fell into increasing disorder. As several successive rulers and ministers were deposed or murdered, the army expanded and became increasingly restive. To secure their hold on power, some of the leaders in the Punjab goaded their army into a war against the British.
The Battle of Mudki was fought on 18 December 1845, between the forces of the East India Company and part of the Sikh Khalsa Army, the army of the Sikh Empire of the Punjab. The British army won an untidy encounter battle, suffering heavy casualties.
References
- ^ "Battle of Mudki – 18 Dec 1845". Anglo Sikh Wars. 18 December 1845. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ "Shahid Ganj Pb.School Mudki, Firozpur - Reviews, Address, Fees and Admissions 2021". iCBSE. Retrieved 15 March 2021.