Battle at Nuffoosk Pass
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| Battle at Nuffoosk Pass | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 31 August 1840 | |
| Location: | Nuffoosk Pass, Kohlu District, Baluchistan | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 29.2511°N 68.8960°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| British | Marri tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Major Clibborn | ||
| Strength | ||
| 650 | 2,000 | |
| Casualties | ||
| 179 killed and 92 wounded | ||
Relief Column
Major Clibborn
- 464 Bayonets of 1st Bombay Grenadiers
- 34 Rank and file of Bombay Artillery
- Three 12 pounder howitzers
- 200 Poona and Scinde Irregular Horse
- 1200 camels
- 600 bullocks
External Links
Relief column and battle at Nuffoosk Pass Google Books
Court of Inquiry into Major Clibborn's conduct Google Books
