Battle of Chach or Battle of Chaach , 1008 CE
Battle of Chach or Battle of Chaach , 1008 CE
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It was fought between the Mahmud of Ghazni and the Hindu Shahi ruler Anandapala, near Hazro (in the Attock district of Punjab Province of Pakistan) in 1008 CE.
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It was Mahmud’s sixth raid on India.
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Anadapala’s army was led by his son, Trilochanapala. Hindu Shahis suffered a humiliating defeat.
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It was a humiliating defeat for Anandapal. Later, Anandapal proposed a peace treaty with Mahmud which was accepted. By the treaty, the Hindu Shahis became a feudatory of Mahmud.
