Battle before Girishk
| Battle before Girishk | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 3 July 1841 | |
| Location: | Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.822095°N 64.54993°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British and Indians | Durrani tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain J. Woodburn | Aktar Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 6,000 | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 13 killed 31 wounded |
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Synopsis
With the encouragement of Yar Mahomed in Herat Aktar Khan threw off his professed allegiance to Shah Shuja and threatened the garrison at Gereshk. Captain Woodburn was sent to deal with the rebellion and defeated 6,000 Durrani tribesmen outside the fortress.
Field Detachment
- 5th Shah Shulah's Infantry
- Detachment 1st Troop Horse Artillery under Lt G L Cooper
- Detachment 1st Janbaz (Afghan Cavalry) under Lt G W G Golding
- Detachment 2nd Janbaz (Afghan Cavalry) under Lt A H Ross
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Historical books on-line
Memorials of Affghanistan - Woodburn's account by J H Stocqueler 1863 (Google Books)