The battle resulted in a victory for Mahmud Shah and allowed him to secure the throne, where he reigned from 1809 to 1818.

[6] Mahmud Shah returned on multiple attempts to seize the throne from his brother, finally succeeding in 1801.

[8] Mahmud Shah Durrani returned in 1809, plotting to usurp the throne once again, Mahmud centralized his forces with Fateh Khan and his son, Kamran at Kandahar before marching to Kabul.

[9] Shah Shuja had previously attempted a campaign in Kashmir, and his forces were repelled, hence he was unable to bring together a proper army to try and repel Mahmud Shah Durrani and his allies.

Fateh Khan, infuriated, charged and struck off Akram's head, and raised it in the air.