Bhangani di Yudh Flashcards
(6 cards)
When was the Battle of Bhangani fought?
18 September 1686 or 1688
Where was the Battle of Bhangani fought?
At Bhangani near Paonta Sahib (Present day Himachal Pradesh, India)
Who was the battle fought between?
It was fought between Guru Gobind Singh’s army and the Alliance of 16 Rajput Rajas led by Bhim Chand of Bilaspur
Who won the battle in the end?
The Sikh forces were able to defeat the army of the 16 Rajput Rajas despite only having 1000 warriors and facing an army of over 10000 soldiers
How old was Guru Gobind Singh at the time of the battle?
Guru Gobind Singh was approximately 19-20 years old, and this was his first battle
What caused the Battle of Bhangani?
The hill chiefs’ jealousy of Guru Gobind Singh’s growing influence and their fear of his growing power
