Capture of Lahore (1765)
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The Capture of Lahore occurred on 16 April 1765, when the Bhangi Misl, led by Lehna Singh Bhangi and Gujjar Singh Bhangi, took control of the city from the Durrani Governor's nephew, Amir Singh. Later, Sobha Singh Kanhaiya arrived in Lahore, and the three Misaldars established the Sikh Triumvirate, each sharing control over the city.
Background
After his seventh invasion, Ahmad Shah Abdali, before leaving Punjab, appointed Kabuli Mal, a Hindu, as the governor of Lahore. Meanwhile, the Sikhs abandoned their pursuit of Abdali, and the Sikh Misls gathered at Amritsar for Vaisakhi on April 10, 1765, to celebrate. Believing themselves superior to the Afghans after recent clashes, they declared sovereignty and celebrated for an entire month. After retreating to their headquarters, the Bhangi Chiefs, Lehna Singh Bhangi and Gujjar Singh Bhangi, devised a plan to expel the Afghan Governor of Lahore. Kabuli Mal learned of this plan and fled to Jammu to recruit two thousand Dogra soldiers, leaving Lahore under the control of his inexperienced nephew, Amir Singh, which the Bhangi Sardars exploited.
Occupation of Lahore
Lehna Singh Bhangi and Gujjar Singh Bhangi gathered their forces to launch an attack on Lahore. The Sikhs managed to win over several officers within the walls, taking advantage of the widespread unpopularity of Kabuli Mal, who was seen by many as a tyrannical ruler. Following a signal and guided by these officers, the Sikhs entered Lahore with minimal resistance, seized the Lahore fort, and placed Amir Singh in iron chains.
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