A journey through battles that shaped Kasur’s history
Alexander the Great marched through Punjab, engaging local rulers near the Beas River. Kasur’s region became a frontier of his conquest.
Local Rajput clans fought for dominance in the Kasur region, shaping early medieval power dynamics.
The Mongols advanced towards Punjab, resisted by Alauddin Khilji’s forces. Kasur was on the pathway of invasions.
Nadir Shah of Persia invaded India, passing through Punjab. Kasur witnessed destruction as armies crossed the land.
Multiple invasions shook Punjab; Kasur faced devastation during Abdali’s campaigns against the Mughals and Sikhs.
A major clash for control over Kasur between Mughal nobles, weakening central authority in the region.
A series of fierce battles between Kasur’s Muslim rulers and Sikh misls, shaping the 18th century politics of the region.
Divided into four phases: 1800, 1802, 1805, and 1807. Kasur fell under increasing pressure until it was annexed by the Sikh Empire.
British forces clashed with the Sikh Empire; Kasur’s fate intertwined with the fall of Sikh power in Punjab.
Thousands from Punjab, including Kasur, were recruited in British Indian Army regiments fighting overseas.
Kasur’s men joined British ranks again, serving in Africa, Europe, and Asia. The war shaped political consciousness in Punjab.
Kasur became a frontline district in the war. Fierce tank battles were fought near Khem Karan.
Kasur once again witnessed military movement during the war that resulted in the secession of East Pakistan.