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Political Officers in Scinde determined to reinforce '''[[William Nott|General Nott]]''' at [[Kandahar]]. Half the troops made their way to [[Quetta]] under '''Brig-Gen Richard England''' leaving the remainder under Major Simmons to follow from Dadur. Supplies proved difficult to obtain so England moved 30 miles east to Hykulzye to await Simmons. There on 28 March he found Mahomed Sadeg's forces in entrenched positions on heights overlooking a narrow defile. Four infantry companies were ordered to storm the hill on the right but were unable to penetrate the enemy's breastworks and were repulsed with considerable loss. Capt May of the 41st was shot dead along with 16 of his men. As they retreated 100 cavalry came from behind the hill and attacked the reserve. Major Apthorpe of the 20th NI was cut down and, though rescued, died two days later. Unable to break the infantry squares the enemy drew off and England's force made its way 3 miles north east to camp the night. In the morning it was clear that the Afghan strength had increased. England decided that the only course was to return to Quetta.