Duar War
Summary
| Gurkha War | |
|---|---|
| 1864-65 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
| |
| Location: West Bengal and Assam | |
| Combatants: | |
| British | Bhutan |
| Result: British victory | |
| Medals: India General Service Medal 1854, Clasp: Bhootan | |
| Links: | |
| Category: Duar War | |
Following the 1st Burma War Assam was ceded to Britain and the East India Company came into conflict with Bhutan over control of the Duars - the plains areas between the Brahmaputra and the foothills of Bhutan. A British mission under Ashley Eden was sent to Bhutan to try to establish political relations but was humiliated and ejected after being forced to sign a treaty ceding the duars. Britain declared war on 12 November 1864. After initial successes they were defeated by the Bhutanese at Chumurchi. Brigadier General Frazer Tytler took over command of the British forces and
External Links
Gurkha War 1814-16 Wikipedia
Army of India Medal www.britishmedals.info