Battle of Ahmad Khel
| Battle of Ahmad Khel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
| Date: | 19 April 1880 | |
| Location: | Road between Kandahar and Kabul | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | ||
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| Britsh | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir Donald Stewart | Unknown tribal leaders | |
| Strength | ||
| 7,200 British & Indian troops | 15,000 mounted & on foot | |
| Casualties | ||
| About 115 | About 3,000 | |
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
BritishBattles.com - The Battle of Ahmed Khel
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968
