Battle of Khawind
| Battle of Khawind | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 17 August 1841 | |
| Location: | Khawind, near Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.822095°N 64.54993°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British and Indians | Durrani and Teeree tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain John Griffin | Aktar Khan Akram Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 800 Cavalry 350 infantry |
5,000 | |
| Casualties | ||
Also referred to as the Battle of Secunderabad
This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article General Nott at Kandahar
Synopsis
Aktar Khan continued to threaten Gereshk and Captain Griffin defeated him on 16 August 1841.
Field Detachment
- One wing of 2nd Bengal Native Infantry
- A portion of 1st Shah Shulah's Infantry
- A portion of 5th Shah Shulah's Cavalry
- Four 6-pounder guns under Lt G L Cooper
- Detachment 1st Janbaz (Afghan Cavalry) under Capt Hart
- Detachment 2nd Janbaz (Afghan Cavalry) under Lt G W G Golding
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
[http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=wars&
Historical books on-line
Memorials of Affghanistan - Griffin's account by J H Stocqueler 1863 (Google Books)