28 January
On this day in 1846
Battle of Aliwal
Sikh and British forces met at Aliwal on the Sutlej in 1846 during the First Anglo-Sikh War.
Also on this day
- 1520Guru Baba Nanak Dev in the course of his udasis (travels) arrived at Mecca, the Centre of Islam, accompanied with his GurSikh Bhai Mardana Here he convinced the Hajies and other dignitories that God is omnipresent. His abode is not confined to Mecca alone. He preached the Message of Universal love and brotherhood.
- 1757Baba Aalla Singh and Sardar Chadhat Singh together attacked the forces of Abdali and rescued the Hindu women that were being forcibly taken from their residence The Sikh forces safely returned each women to her rightful home.