Battle of Ahwaz
Battle of Ahwaz | ||
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Part of Persian Campaign | ||
Date: | 1 April 1857 | |
Location: | Ahvaz, Khūzestān, Iran | |
Presidency: | Bombay | |
Co-ordinates: | 31.333333°N 48.500000°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Persian army | |
Commanders | ||
Lt Gen Sir James Outram | Shah-zadeh | |
Strength | ||
300 infantry 2 24 pounder howitzers |
About 9,000 cavalry & infantry | |
Casualties | ||