Capture of Peshawar (1759)

Capture of Peshawar (1759)
Part of Afghan–Maratha War
Date 1759 Location Peshawar, Punjab (modern day Pakistan) Result Combined Maratha-Sikh victory
Belligerents
Maratha Empire Sikh Misls	Durrani Empire
Commanders and leaders
Sabaji Scindia Jassa Singh	Jahan Khan (WIA) Jahan khan's son †
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown
Battle of Peshawar class=notpageimage| Location within South Asia

In 1759, Sabaji Scindia’s exit from Peshawar sparked an Afghan revolt. Durrani general Jahan Khan recaptured the city but was defeated near the Jhelum by Maratha-Sikh forces, suffering heavy losses and the death of his son.

Background

Sabaji advanced to Peshawar, managing to maintain his position throughout the winter months. Meanwhile, Tukoji and Narsoji went back to Lahore to help Khwajah Mirza Khan with his challenging responsibilities. But was recalled by Dattaji Rao Scindia once again Marched towards Peshawar

Capture

Taking advantage of Sabaji's absence from Peshawar post, the Afghans marched to Peshawar. The Peshawar fort was taken by Afghans with heavy losses to the besieged Maratha garrison. Thereafter the Afghan invaders, under Jahan Khan overran Attock and threatened the Rohtas Fort. By that time, Sabaji Scindia reached the place in the Battle of Lahore (1759) with fresh troops and a large number of Sikh fighters, who had once again allied with the Marathas. The combined forces of the Marathas and Sikhs defeated the Afghan garrison in which Jahan Khan lost his son and was himself wounded. The Afghans quickly vacated the forts of Peshawar and Attock and retreated west to Afghanistan. So, Peshawar once again fell to Marathas.