In 1672, the Afghan monarch, Aimal Khan Mohmand, with the help of Darya Khan Afridi, proclaimed war against the Mughal Empire. The Mughal Governor of Kabul, Muhammad Amin, was attacked by tribal Afghans (Pashtuns). Although Amin was followed by a large Mughal army, he was completely defeated by Pashtun Tribesmen. The battle resulted in the deaths of more than 40,000 Mughals, with 20,000 men captured.
Aftermath.
Hundreds of Mughal officers were killed while the Mughal Governor of Kabul retreated to Peshawar with a few members.