Battle of Dadur

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Battle of Dadur
Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42
Date: 2 November 1840
Location: Dhadar, Baluchistan
Presidency: Bombay
Co-ordinates: 29.484963°N 67.645203°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
British & Indians Brahui tribesmen
Commanders
Captain Boscawen Mir Mahomed Nusseer Khan
Strength
Casualties
300

This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article Affairs in Beloochistan

Summary

Mir Mahomed Nusseer Khan and his Brahui tribesmen defeated at Dadur.

Spelling Variants

Modern name: Dhadar
Variants: Dadar/Dadur

External Links

Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Battle of Dadur Google Books
Baluchistan Map Digital South Asia Library