The First Holocaust
(Events)
The First Holocaust (June 1746)
Yahya Khan and Lakhpat Rai had taken a pladge
to wipe out the Sikhs. They chased the hiding columns of teh Sikh army
in the wood of Kahnuwan and besiged them. Nearly ten thousand Sikhs were
liquidated in teh followinb clashes. Retreating regiments of the Sikhs
braved anhd onslaught under the command of Nawab Kapur Singh. Even though
they were hungry, they did not lose their determination and fought on in
the scoarching heat. The Sikhs call this carnage a Chhota Ghallughara. |