The chief Fateh Khan had teamed up with Syed Ahmad Barelvi against the Sikhs.

[4] Hari Singh Nalwa with a force of 14–15,000 troops attacked Panjtar and defeated Fateh Khan.

[7] The chief was forced to sign a document stating his submission to the Sikh Empire.

[4] After this battle, Fateh Khan began to act like he never signed a document towards his submission and continued to harass the Sikhs.

The Maharaja sent Gulab Singh to settle the deal and all the Yusufzais fled to the mountains.