After his campaign, his forces traveled through the Punjab and began crossing the Ravi River to return to Afghanistan, when suddenly they were ambushed.

[2] Ahmad Shah's forces had begun crossing the Ravi River, when they were ambushed and the Sikhs began seizing much of the Afghan luggage train.

[2] The Afghan forces crossed the river but the Sikhs only continued to grow bolder in their hit and run attacks.

[2] After finishing his afternoon prayer, Ahmad Shah rode on horseback with his men and attacked the Sikhs, beginning battle.

Ahmad Shah's troops were quick and made a sally with drawn swords, charging the Sikh forces.