Action at Karootoo

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Action at Karootoo
Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42
Date: 5 August 1841
Location: Karootoo, near Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 31.822095°N 64.54993°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
British and Indians Durrani tribesmen
Commanders
Colonel Chambers Aktar Khan
Strength
Casualties
1 killed
10 wounded

Synopsis

After Captain Woodburn's success General Nott sent out two detachments from Kandahar to pursue Aktar Khan. On 5 August Colonel Chambers' cavalry dispersed a party of the enemy coming through the Sheea Kotil Pass.

Field Detachment

  • 5th Bengal Cavalry
  • 43rd Native Infantry
  • 4th Irregular Cavalry

External Links

1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office

Historical books on-line

Memorials of Affghanistan - Chambers' despatch by J H Stocqueler 1863 (Google Books)