Battle of Peshawar Date 27 November 1001 Location Near Peshawar Result Ghaznavid decisive victory Belligerents Ghaznavid Kabul Shahi Commanders and leaders Mahmud of Ghazni Jayapala Strength 15,000 cavalry Unknown number Ghazis 12,000 cavalry 30,000 infantry 300 elephants Casualties and losses 15,000 dead