Battle of Ghazni 1842
| Battle of Ghazni 1842 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 6 September 1842 | |
| Location: | Ghazni, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 33.549438°N 68.416483°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Sir William Nott | Shumshoodeen | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
History of the War in Afghanistan Google Books
Capture of Ghazni Google Books
Maj Gen Sir William Nott ODNB
Historical books on-line
Recollections of four years' service in the East with H.M. Fortieth regiment... - Captain Neill's Account Google Books
History of the War in Afghanistan Vol II (1841-1842) - Storming Ghuznee by John William Kaye 1851 (Google Books)
