Battle of Ahwaz
| Battle of Ahwaz | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Anglo-Persian War | ||
| Date: | 1 April 1857 | |
| Location: | Ahvaz, Khūzestān, Iran | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.333333°N 48.500000°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Persian army | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir James Outram | Shah-zadeh | |
| Strength | ||
| 300 infantry 2 24 pounder howitzers |
About 9,000 cavalry & infantry | |
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Google Books - Seizure of Ahvaz
Dictionary of National Biography - James Outram