Battle of Ali Masjid Fort 1878
| 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 | Afghan army & various tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir Sam Browne | Faiz Mahomed | |
| 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
Garen Ewing - 2nd Anglo-Afghan War Database
British Battles - The Capture of Ali Masjid Fort
The British Empire - Ali Masjid (Fort) 1878
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968