Battle of Bameean

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Battle of Bameean
Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42
Date: 18 September 1840
Location: Bamiyan, Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 34.80537°N 67.80344°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
British & Indians Afghan and Usbek cavalry and infantry
Commanders
Brig William Dennie Dost Mohammed
Wali of Khulum
Strength
500 infantry
300 irregular horse
2 guns
9-10 thousand
Casualties

This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article Invasion of the HEIC Army

Summary

Under pressure from the British advance Dost Mohammed went north into the Hindu Kush and joined forces with the Wali of Khulum. Col William Dennie was sent in pursuit and met a combined force of Afghans and Usbeks at Bameean where Dost Mohammed was defeated.

Field Detachment

  • 35th Bengal Native Infantry (270)
  • Shah's Gurkha Battalion (230)
  • A party of Capt. Anderson's cavalry
  • A few of Captain Connolly's escort
  • 2 guns

External Links

1st Afghan War Wikipedia
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Battle of Bamiyan Google Books
Brigadier Dennie's despatch Google Books