Storming of Ghazni
Storming of Ghazni | ||
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Part of 1st Afghan War | ||
Date: | 23 July 1839 | |
Location: | Ghazni, Afghanistan | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 33.549438°N 68.416483°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
Commanders | ||
Lieut Gen Sir John Keane | Dost Mohammed Khan | |
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
External Links
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - History of the War in Afghanistan
Wikipedia - Battle of Ghazni
Google Books - Capture of Ghazni