The First Battle of Shikarpur (Sindhi: شڪارپور جي پهرين جنگ) took place between Kalhora Dynasty and Durrani Empire for succession of Mian Izatyar Kalhoro to the throne of Sindh.

He, with the support of some courtiers, sent a petition to Taimoor Shah that there was chaos in Sindh and that the situation had become worrisome.

Since revenue had not been collected and the royal tribute had not been paid, Taimoor Shah accepted the complaint as correct and gave the decree of ruling Sindh in favour of Izzat Yar Khan.

In any case, Mir Bijar and Abdul Nabi, taking 18,000 soldiers, left New Khudabad and, travelling in stages, reached Rohri.

[1] Durrani forces were sent by Timur Shah Durrani under the command of Bahadur Khan to instate Mian Izatyar Kalhoro to throne of Sindh which were defeated by Kalhora army under the command of Mir Bijar Talpur.