The Battle of Mangal was fought between the Sikh forces led by Hari Singh Nalwa and the Jadoon, Tanaoli and Swati tribes led by Mahomed Khan, Bostan Khan and Najeebullah Swati.

[3] Despite being outnumbered, the Sikhs defeated their opponents with a loss of 2,000 men.

[4][1] The Jaduns to save their town paid down a fine of 5 and a half rupees per house to the Sikhs.

Hari Singh Nalwa then built a fort at Nawanshahr.

The Maharaja, partly pleased with the treasures and partly to reward his lieutenant for the victory, made Hari Singh Nalwa the governor of the entirety of Hazara.