The Capture of Peshawar took place on 6 May 1834, between the Sikh Empire and the Peshawar Sardars, who was ruled by Sultan Mohammad Khan after being deposed by his brother, Dost Mohammad Khan, from his rule in Kabul.[1][2]
| Capture of Peshawar | |||||||||
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| Part of Afghan-Sikh Wars | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Sikh Empire | Peshawar Sardars | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Hari Singh Nalwa Maharaja Ranjit Singh Mahan Singh Mirpuri Khushal Singh Jamadar Tej Singh Misr Sukh Raj | Sultan Mohammad Khan | ||||||||
Events
Following the collapse of the Durrani Empire, Afghanistan split into many different states to where virtually every city was autonomous or independent in some shape or form, with states like the Principality of Qandahar and the Emirate of Herat being formed. Maharaj Ranjit Singh sent General Hari Singh Nalwa and Mahan Singh Mirpuri as Nalwa's deputy commander to capture Peshawar. After brief fighting, Hari Singh Nalwa captured the city. The news of the capture of Peshawar quickly reached Kabul. Learning of his deposed brothers defeat.[3] Hari Singh Nalwa was appointed as governor of the city by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.[4]