After Zaman Shah's third failed invasion of Punjab, he left Shahanchibashi as governor of the Rohtas Fort and the region between the Jehlum and Indus rivers.

Known for his oppressive rule and ambition to conquer Gujrat, Shahanchibashi faced a holy war organized by Ram Singh Bedi.

In 1796, Shah Zaman crossed the Indus River to move closer to Delhi, commanded by a well-equipped army of over 30,000 troops.

[1][2] Sikh chiefs gathered in Amritsar and relocated their families to the hills as news of the invasion spread.

[3] Shah Zaman led a large force to Amritsar, engaging in a bloody Battle with the Sikhs in which the latter came out victorious.

[7] Leaving his women in the fortress of Rohtas under the protection of Ilyas Khan, he crossed the Jhelum River at the head of 12,000 cavalry.

[6] His strategy involved commencing the campaign from Sialkot in the east, advancing against the Sikhs from Gujrat towards Jehlam, encircling them along the riverbanks, and compelling their surrender.

[9] Bedi Ram Singh hailed from the village of Kotli Faqir Chand Bedian, located in the Sialkot district.

The news of Shahanchibashi's oppressive acts infuriated him and he was determined to launch Dharam yudh against the Afghan leader.

A furious battle was fought throughout the entire day but at end both parties retreated and no one had emerged victorious.

[13] A large booty consisting of camels, horses and war material fell into the hands of the Sikhs.