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| Action at Shakot | ||
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| Part of Utman Khel Expedition 1878 | ||
| Date: | 14 March 1878 | |
| Location: | Sakhakot, Malakand District | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.461858°N 71.910459°E | |
| Result: | Submission of village | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indian troops | Ranizai tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj R B P P Campbell | ||
| Strength | ||
| 700+ | 400 tribesmen | |
| Casualties | ||
Field Detachment
Queen's Own Corps of Guides commanded by Major Campbell
- Guides Cavalry 249 sabres
- Guides Infantry 428 bayonets
- Hazara Mountain Battery
External Links
North West Frontier Military History Wikipedia
NWF Expeditions www.antiquesatoz.com
Historical Books on-line
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I - Action at Shakot Google Books
