Battle of Shabkadar Fort

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Battle of Shabkadar Fort
Part of Mohmand Expedition 1897
Date: 7-9 August 1897
Location: Shabqadar Fort, Shankargarh, NWF
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 34.218782°N 71.557264°E
Result: Forts relieved
Combatants
British & Indians Mohmand tribesmen
Commanders
Brig Gen E.R.Elles CB
Strength
5,000 - 6,000
Casualties
9 killed
65 wounded
200 killed
Shabkadar location 1909

Peshawar Movable Column

Commanded by Lt-Col Woon, 20th Punjabis

External Links

North West Frontier Military History Wikipedia
NWF Expeditions www.antiquesatoz.com
Attack on Shabkadr Fort www.archive.org
Photograph of Shabkadar Fort 1908 paperjewels.org