Battle of Taragarh (1822)

The Battle of Taragarh was fought in 1822 by the Sikh forces led by Amar Singh Majithia and the Afghan tribesmen led by Mohammad Khan Tarain.

Background and Battle
Diwan Ram Dayal was the governor of Hazara until his death in the Battle of Gandgarh. Seeing this, Amar Singh Majithia was installed as the new governor of the Hazara region by Maharaja Ranjit Singh right after the battle. He did not fight any major engagements until when Mohammad Khan Tarain decided to clash against him. He had assembled an army which consisted of Dhund. Tareen, Tanoli and Karlal tribesmen. After an intense battle at Taragarh, the Sikhs successfully inflicted defeat upon the Afghans and routed them.

Aftermath
After the battle, Amar Singh with a few Sikhs went to a nearby waterbody to drink and bathe. A body of Karlals attacked them and killed every Sikh, including Amar Singh.