Q. Who led Sikh forces in the 1831 Battle of Balakot?
Answer: Kanwar Sher Singh
Notes: Kanwar Sher Singh led Sikh forces at Balakot in 1831, defeating Syed Ahmad Barelvi; this secured Sikh control over Balakot and Mansehra and marked a turning point in the Sikh-Mujahideen conflict. Syed Ahmad and Shah Ismail were killed in this battle.
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