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|location=Ali Masjid, Khyber Pass, NWF | |location=Ali Masjid, Khyber Pass, NWF | ||
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
| − | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=34.043972,71.250433&z=12&t=h&hl=en 34.043972°N 71. | + | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=34.043972,71.250433&z=12&t=h&hl=en 34.043972°N 71.250433°E] |
|result=British victory | |result=British victory | ||
|territory= | |territory= | ||
Revision as of 17:12, 25 January 2008
| Battle of Ali Masjid Fort 1878 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
| Date: | 21 November 1878 | |
| Location: | Ali Masjid, Khyber Pass, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.043972°N 71.250433°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir Sam Browne | Unknown tribal leaders | |
| Strength | ||
| 16,000 British & Indian troops 48 guns |
3,700 Afghan troops Unknown number of tribesmen 24 guns | |
| Casualties | ||
| 58 killed | About 500 killed & 500 captured | |
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
Wikipedia - The Capture of Ali Masjid Fort
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968
