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Latest revision as of 12:36, 28 March 2011

Recovery of Kalat
Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42
Date: 3 November 1840
Location: Kalat, Baluchistan
Presidency: Bombay
Co-ordinates: 29.132475°N 66.639079°E
Result: Re-occupation of city
Combatants
British and Indians Brahui tribesmen
Commanders
General Sir William Nott
Strength
Casualties

Synopsis

General Nott returned from Kandahar and re-occupied Kalat on 3 November 1840 after the garrison had fled. Nott appointed Colonel Lewis Stacy as political officer at Kalat before returning to Kandahar.

Spelling Variants

Modern name: Kalat
Variants: Khelat/Kelat/Kelat-e-Kohistan/Kelat-e-Nasseer

External Links

Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Wikipedia

Historical books on-line

Memoirs and Corresponence of Major-General Sir William Nott Vol I by J H Stocqueler Esq 1854 Occupation of Khelat Google Books