The Battle of Ferozeshah was fought from December 21 to 22, 1845, during the First Anglo-Sikh War. This conflict took place near the town of Ferozeshah in present-day Punjab, India. The British East India Company, led by Sir Hugh Gough, faced the forces of the Sikh Empire, commanded by Ranjit Singh's successors. The battle was marked by intense fighting and heavy casualties on both sides. Ultimately, the British emerged victorious, but the fierce resistance from the Sikhs demonstrated their military strength. This battle set the stage for further confrontations in the ongoing war between the British and the Sikhs.