Battle of Ali Masjid Fort 1878

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Battle of Ali Masjid Fort 1878
Part of 2nd Afghan War
Date: 21 November 1878
Location: Ali Masjid, Khyber Pass, NWF
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 34.043972°N 71.250433°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
British & Indians Various Afghan tribes
Commanders
Lt Gen Sir Sam Browne Unknown tribal leaders
Strength
16,000 British & Indian troops
48 guns
3,700 Afghan troops
Unknown number of tribesmen
24 guns
Casualties
58 killed About 500 killed & 500 captured

External Links

The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
Wikipedia - The Capture of Ali Masjid Fort

Recommended Reading

"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968

External Links

The British Empire - Ali Masjid (Fort) 1878