Battle of Tunghi Tarika
| Battle of Tunghi Tarika | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War | ||
| Date: | 10 January 1842 | |
| Location: | Tunghi Tarika Pass, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 34.438208°N 69.440216°E | |
| Result: | British retreat | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brigadier John Shelton | Akbar Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - 1st Afghan War
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - History of the War in Afghanistan
British Battles - Retreat to Gandamak
Google Books - Action in the Tungee Tareekee Pass
Google Books - Casualties in the Tungee Turreekee Pass