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Battle of Aliwal

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Battle of Aliwal
Part of First Anglo-Sikh War
DateJanuary 28 1846
Location
near the Sutlej river
Result British victory
Belligerents
Great Britain Sikhs
Commanders and leaders
Sir Harry Smith Runjoor Singh

The Battle of Aliwal was fought on January 28, 1846, between the British and the Sikhs. The British were led by Sir Harry Smith, while the Sikhs were led by Ranjodh Singh Majithia. The British were victorious.