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The Battle of Kapuri was fought in 1709 by Sikh forces led by Banda Singh Bahadur and Mughal forces led by Qadam-ud-din.
After capturing Mustafabad, Banda Singh Bahadur heard about Kapuri's leader Qadam-ud-din and his reportedly immoral life [1] and persecution of Hindus and Sikhs. [2] He meddled with Hindu marriages and kidnapped young brides. [3] 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. [4]
The Sikhs attacked Kapuri before capturing Sadhuara. Banda Singh burned down the Kapuri fort [5] and killed Qadam-ud-din and many of his soldiers. [6] [7] They plundered the city and liberated the Hindus. [8]
Banda Singh Bahadur and his army attacked Sadhaura and its ruler Osman Khan, defeating the Mughals. [9]