Anandpur was disputed between the Sikhs and Kahlur and they fought many battles starting from 1682 to determine who was the rightful owner of the city.

[2][3] After 1704, the Sikhs had left Anandpur and captured it during the reign of Banda Singh Bahadur.

In 1812, the Kahlur Raja Mahan Chand asked Sodhi Surjan Singh to pay tax to him, claiming to own the city.

[4][5] Sikh general Hukma Singh Chimni was camping near the city when he heard that there was an attack at Anandpur.

[7] The poet states that Bhai Sukkha Singh, author of the book Gurbilas Daswin Patshahi and Bhai Mahna Singh, the Jathedar of Kesgarh fought in this battle.