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Battle of Tezeen
Battle of Tezeen | ||
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Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
Date: | 12 & 13 September 1842 | |
Location: | Tezin-e Khas, Afghanistan | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 34.355556°N 69.555833°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
Commanders | ||
Maj Gen George Pollock | Mohammed Akbar Khan | |
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
General Pollock's Despatch describing the action Google Books
Historical books on-line
History of the War in Afghanistan Vol III (1841-1842) Battle at Tezeen by John William Kaye Revised Edition (1858)