Occupation of Kabul Sept 1842
| Occupation of Kabul Sept 1842 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 15 September-12 October 1842 | |
| Location: | Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.528456°N 69.171705°E | |
| Result: | British occupation | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Afghans | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen George Pollock | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - 1st Afghan War
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - Pollock arrives at Kabul
Google Books - Release of the Captives
Google Books - Destruction of the Bazaar and Departure from Kabul on 12 October