Battle of Charasia
See also List of Battles & Actions in British India 1600-1900
| Battle of Charasia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
| Date: | 6 October 1879 | |
| Location: | Charasiab, Lowrah, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.647689°N 665.671617°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Frederick Roberts | Ayub Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 11,000 troops 32 guns |
13,000 Afghan regulars & tribesmen | |
| Casualties | ||
| 248 killed & wounded | 2,500 killed | |
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
The British Empire - Charasia 1879
British Battles.com - The Battle of Charasiab
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968