Battle of Hykulzye
| Battle of Hykulzye | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 28 March 1842 | |
| Location: | Haikalzai, Pishin, Pakistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 30.621408°N 66.923589°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brigadier Richard England | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Synopsis
Political Officers in Scinde determined to reinforce General Nott at Kandahar. Half the troops made their way to Quetta under Maj-Gen Richard England leaving the remainder under Major Simmons to follow. Supplies proved dificult to obtain at Quetta so England moved 30 miles east to Hykulzye to await Simmons.
England's Forces
- Five coys 41st Regiment of Foot
- Six coys Bombay Native Infantry
- One troop of 3rd Bombay Cavalry
- 50 Poona Horse
- Four guns Horse Artillery
Biographies
Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography 1906:
Richard England (1793-1883)
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Historical books on-line
Memorials of Affghanistan - Action at Kykulzye by J H Stocqueler 1863 (Google Books)
History of the War in Afghanistan Vol III (1841-1842) - Action at Hykulzye by John William Kaye Revised Edition (1858)