Battle of Takht-I-Shah
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Battle of Takht-I-Shah | ||
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Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
Date: | 13 December 1879 | |
Location: | Takht-I-Shah, Kabul, Afghanistan | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 34.551932°N 69.146323°E | |
Result: | British withdrawal | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
Commanders | ||
Maj Gen Frederick Roberts Lt Col Thomas Baker |
Unknown tribal leaders | |
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
External Links
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968