Battle of Bameean
| Battle of Bameean | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 18 September 1840 | |
| Location: | Bamiyan, Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.80537°N 67.80344°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Afghan and Usbek cavalry and infantry | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig William Dennie | Dost Mohammed Wali of Khulum | |
| Strength | ||
| 500 infantry 300 irregular horse 2 guns |
9-10 thousand | |
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article Invasion of the HEIC Army
Summary
Under pressure from the British advance Dost Mohammed went north into the Hindu Kush and joined forces with the Wali of Khulum. Col William Dennie was sent in pursuit and met a combined force of Afghans and Usbeks at Bameean where Dost Mohammed was defeated.
Field Detachment
- 35th Bengal Native Infantry (270)
- Shah's Gurkha Battalion (230)
- A party of Capt. Anderson's cavalry
- A few of captain Connolly's escort
- 2 guns
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Battle of Bamiyan Google Books
Brigadier Dennie's despatch Google Books