Battle of Gundamak
This was the scene of the last stand of the44th Regiment of Foot at the end of the Retreat from Kabul.
| Battle of Gundamak | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 13 January 1842 | |
| Location: | Gandamak, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.422815°N 69.988121°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Ghilzai tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Capt Souter | Mohammed Akbar Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
