Sikhs’ rule in Hazara started from 1818 AD when Hashim Khan, a Turk of Mankrai, murdered his fellow chieftain, Kamal Khan. To save himself, Hashim Khan betrayed his country to the Sikhs. At his invitation, Makhan Singh, the Sikh Governor of Rawalpindi, invaded Hazara and built a fort at Serai Saleh, and levied tribute from Haripur plain.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
SIKHS’ RULE: 1818-48
Sikhs’ rule in Hazara started from 1818 AD when Hashim Khan, a Turk of Mankrai, murdered his fellow chieftain, Kamal Khan. To save himself, Hashim Khan betrayed his country to the Sikhs. At his invitation, Makhan Singh, the Sikh Governor of Rawalpindi, invaded Hazara and built a fort at Serai Saleh, and levied tribute from Haripur plain.
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