Battle of Maizar 1897
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| Battle of Maizar 1897 | ||
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| Part of Tochi Valley Expedition 1897-98 | ||
| Date: | 10 June 1897 | |
| Location: | Maizar, near Datta Khel, North Waziristan, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 33.150612°N 70.42566°E | |
| Result: | British retreat | |
| Combatants | ||
| Tochi Field Force | Madda Khel tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Tochi Political Officer: H.A.Gee Escort Commander: Lt-Col A.C.Bunny |
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| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Military Escort
No 6 Bombay Mountain Battery (2 guns)
1st Punjab Cavalry (12 sabres)
1st Sikh Infantry (200 bayonets)
1st Punjab Infantry (100 bayonets)