Capture of Kalat 1839
| Capture of Kalat 1839 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 13 November 1839 | |
| Location: | Kalat, Baluchistan | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 29.132475°N 66.639079°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Baluchis | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen Sir Thomas Willshire | Mir Mehrab Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 1,261 | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 37 killed 107 wounded |
400 killed 2,000 prisoners | |
Summary
Mehrab, the Khan of Kalat, had instigated numerous raids on the Army of the Indus when proceeding to Kandahar. The forces of General Willshire captured the fortress. Mehrab Khan was killed and Shah Newaz Khan installed in his place.
Forces involved
- Staff (14 officers)
- 2nd Regiment of Foot (344 officers and men)
- 17th Regiment of Foot (398 officers and men)
- 31st Bengal Native Infantry (396 officers and men)
- Detachment 3rd Troop Bombay Horse Artillery (40 officers and men)
- 2 Ressallas of Bengal Local Horse (in charge of baggage)
External Links
Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Kalat Campaign Google Books
Queen's Royal Surrey Regt - Capture of Khelat www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk
Capture of Khelat Google Books
Fall of Khelat Google Books
Baluchistan Map Digital South Asia Library