Battle of Kapuri

The Battle of Kapuri was fought in 1709 by Sikh forces led by Banda Singh Bahadur and Mughal forces led by Qadam-ud-din.

Background
After capturing Mustafabad, Banda Singh Bahadur heard about Kapuri's leader Qadam-ud-din and his reportedly immoral life and persecution of Hindus and Sikhs. He meddled with Hindu marriages and kidnapped young brides. Banda was prepared to attack and capture Sadhuara but he decided to deal with Kapuri first since it was only four kilometres away from his destination.

Battle
The Sikhs attacked Kapuri before capturing Sadhuara. Banda Singh burned down the Kapuri fort and killed Qadam-ud-din and many of his soldiers. They plundered the city and liberated the Hindus.

Aftermath
Banda Singh Bahadur and his army attacked Sadhaura and its ruler Osman Khan, defeating the Mughals.