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In early 1818, Ranjit Singh ordered Misr Diwan Chand to rendezvous on the south-west frontier of the Sikh Empire to make preparations for an expedition against Multan. By January 1818, the Sikh Empire had established an extensive supply chain from the capital, Lahore, to Multan, with the use of boat transports to ferry supplies across the Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers. [11]
The siege of Multan began on 19 April 1848 and lasted until 22 January 1849, and saw fighting around Multan (in present-day Punjab, Pakistan) between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire.
Multan in Punjab province of Pakistan is one of the oldest cities of South Asia, though its exact age has yet to be determined. Multan is known for its rich ancient heritage and historic landmarks. Multan was the primary cultural centre or capital of Punjab region mostly in late ancient (500 BC-500 CE) and medieval era (500-1500 CE). [1]
Multan would remain under Afghan rule until its loss in 1818 to the Sikh Empire, during the Siege of Multan. This phase ended with the death of Timur Shah on 20 May 1793, leading his successor, Zaman Shah Durrani to ascend to the Durrani throne.
Bloody Bastion (Urdu: خونی برج), also called Khooni Burj or Bloody Tower, is a bastion in the old City Wall of Multan, between Pak Gate and Delhi Gate on Alang Road in Multan. The tower is a remnant of the city's fortifications that were destroyed by the British in 1849. [1]
During early 1398 Timur's grandson Pir Muhammad set off to India.One of the first cities they entered was Multan.Then Pir Muhammad laid siege to the city of Multan, the siege lasted six months and resulted in a Timurid victory, following a massacre and total destruction of the city.
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The Battle of Gujrat, the most decisive battle of the second Anglo-Sikh war. Meanwhile, Whish's force completed their siege works around Multan, their batteries opened fire and made a breach in the defences, which the infantry stormed. Mulraj surrendered on 22 January. The ending of the siege allowed Whish to reinforce Gough.