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|partof=[[Mohmand Expedition 1897]] | |partof=[[Mohmand Expedition 1897]] | ||
|date= 7 August 1897 | |date= 7-9 August 1897 | ||
|location= Shabqadar Fort, [http://www.maplandia.com/pakistan/n-w-f-p/peshawar/shankargarh/ Shankargarh, NWF] | |location= Shabqadar Fort, [http://www.maplandia.com/pakistan/n-w-f-p/peshawar/shankargarh/ Shankargarh, NWF] | ||
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
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|commander2= | |commander2= | ||
|strength1= | |strength1= | ||
|strength2= | |strength2= 5,000 - 6,000 | ||
|casualties1= | |casualties1= 9 killed<br>65 wounded | ||
|casualties2= | |casualties2=200 killed | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Image:Shabkadarmap.jpg|thumb|Shabkadar location 1909]] | |||
== Peshawar Movable Column == | == Peshawar Movable Column == | ||
''Commanded by Lt-Col Woon, [[20th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry|20th Punjabis]]''<br> | ''Commanded by Lt-Col Woon, [[20th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry|20th Punjabis]]''<br> | ||
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*Two squadrons [[13th (Duke of Connaught's) Bengal Lancers|13th Bengal Lancers]] | *Two squadrons [[13th (Duke of Connaught's) Bengal Lancers|13th Bengal Lancers]] | ||
*Two Coys 1st Batt [[13th Regiment of Foot|Somerset Light Infantry]] | *Two Coys 1st Batt [[13th Regiment of Foot|Somerset Light Infantry]] | ||
* [[20th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry|20th Punjab Infantry]] | *[[20th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry|20th Punjab Infantry]] | ||
== External Links == | |||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North-West_Frontier_(military_history)#1878-1898 North West Frontier Military History] Wikipedia<br> | |||
[http://www.antiquesatoz.com/stephenherold/nwfrontc.htm NWF Expeditions] www.antiquesatoz.com<br> | |||
[http://www.archive.org/stream/frontieroverseas01indi#page/472/mode/2up Attack on Shabkadr Fort] www.archive.org<br> | |||
[http://www.imagesofasia.com/html/pakistan/shabkadar-fort.html Photograph of Shabkadar Fort 1908] www.imagesofasia.com | |||
[[Category:Battles|Shabkadar Fort, Battle of]] | [[Category:Battles|Shabkadar Fort, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:Mohmand Expedition 1897|Shabkadar Fort, Battle of]] | [[Category:Mohmand Expedition 1897|Shabkadar Fort, Battle of]] | ||
Revision as of 12:29, 5 December 2009
| Battle of Shabkadar Fort | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Mohmand Expedition 1897 | ||
| Date: | 7-9 August 1897 | |
| Location: | Shabqadar Fort, Shankargarh, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.218782°N 71.557264°E | |
| Result: | Forts relieved | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Mohmand tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Gen E.R.Elles CB | ||
| Strength | ||
| 5,000 - 6,000 | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 9 killed 65 wounded |
200 killed | |
Peshawar Movable Column
Commanded by Lt-Col Woon, 20th Punjabis
- 51st Field Battery Royal Artillery (4 guns)
- Two squadrons 13th Bengal Lancers
- Two Coys 1st Batt Somerset Light Infantry
- 20th Punjab Infantry
External Links
North West Frontier Military History Wikipedia
NWF Expeditions www.antiquesatoz.com
Attack on Shabkadr Fort www.archive.org
Photograph of Shabkadar Fort 1908 www.imagesofasia.com