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Siege of Khelat-i-Ghilzai
| Siege of Khelat-i-Ghilzai | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | March-May 1842 | |
| Location: | Qalat, Zabul Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 32.104205°N 66.907841°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Capt John Halket Craigie | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - 1st Afghan War
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - History of the War in Afghanistan
Google Books - Siege of Khelat
Google Books - Attack on Khelat-i-Ghilzie 27 May 1842
Google Books - Relief of Khelat