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'''See main article [[Kabul Uprising]]'''
== Synopsis ==
The Afghans in the village of Bemaru north of the cantonment were in the habit of harassing foraging parties. Brig Shelton  took a contingent and occupied the hill overlooking the village but an attempt to storm its defences was mishandled. The enemy occupied adjacent heights. Outnumbered and in danger of being cut off, Shelton was forced to withdraw to the cantonment.
== Field Detachment ==
== Field Detachment ==
*1 [[Bengal Horse Artillery|Horse Artillery]] gun under Sgt Mulhal
*1 [[Bengal Horse Artillery|Horse Artillery]] gun under Sgt Mulhal

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Battle of Bemaru
Part of Category:1st Afghan War
Date: 23 November 1841
Location: Bemaru, Kabul, Afghanistan
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 34.542196°N 69.200594°E
Result: British defeat
Combatants
British & Indians Afghans
Commanders
Brigadier John Shelton
Strength
Casualties

See main article Kabul Uprising

Synopsis

The Afghans in the village of Bemaru north of the cantonment were in the habit of harassing foraging parties. Brig Shelton took a contingent and occupied the hill overlooking the village but an attempt to storm its defences was mishandled. The enemy occupied adjacent heights. Outnumbered and in danger of being cut off, Shelton was forced to withdraw to the cantonment.

Field Detachment

External Links

Second Expedition to Bemaru archive.org