Attempt on Jaitak Fort

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Attempt on Jaitak Fort
Part of Gurkha War 1814-16
Date: 27 December 1814
Location: Jaitak Fort, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 30.785479°N 77.288895°E
Result: British defeat
Combatants
East India Company Gorkhas
Commanders
Maj Gen Gabriel Martindell Ranjur Singh Thapa
Strength
738 2,300
Casualties
3 officers and 78 men killed
5 officers and 220 men wounded

Summary

General Martindell sent to detachments to occupy ridges adjacent to Jaitak Fort. One was routed by the enemy and the other forced to retreat due to lack of ammunition.

Major Richard's Force

Total 738 men

Major Ludlow's Force

Total 1,000 men

External Links

Gurkha War Wikipedia
Actions at Jaitak Gazetteer 1857