This battle laid the foundation for the Ghaznavids to establish their dominance over parts of present-day Afghanistan and northern India.

The Hindu Shahi King Jayapala, who was forced to sign a treaty after the battle, returned to his capital Multan, and made preparations to avenge his defeat.

Sabuktigin successfully executed his strategy, leading the Ghaznavids to overcome the Hindu Shahi forces.

[6][7] The Hindoos, being mounted than cavalry of Subooktugeen(Sabuktigin), were unable to withstand them, and wearied out by the maneuvre just mentioned, began to give way.

Subktigin perceiving their disorder, made a general assault: the Hindoos were every where defeated, and fled, and were pursued.