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Aliwal
Battle Name : Aliwal
Date(s) : 29 January 1846
Part of : British Victorian Colonial 'Small Wars' , The 1st Sikh War ,
Outcome : A victory for British & Indian Colonial Troops over Sikh Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Sikh army threatening Ludhiana were defeated at Aliwal. Among the notable actions of this battle was an epic charge against the Sikh infantry squares by the 16th Lancers.
