Battle of Gundamak

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Battle of Gundamak
Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42
Date: 13 January 1842
Location: Gandamak, Afghanistan
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 34.3000°N 70.0333°E
Result: British defeat
Combatants
British & Indians Ghilzai tribesmen
Commanders
Capt Souter Mohammed Akbar Khan
Strength
Casualties

This was the scene of the last stand of the 44th Regiment of Foot at the end of the Retreat from Kabul.

Spelling Variants

Modern name: Gandomak
Variants: Gandamak/Gundamak

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