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|partof=[[Utman Khel Expedition 1878]] | |partof=[[Utman Khel Expedition 1878]] | ||
|date=15 February 1878 | |date=15 February 1878 | ||
| − | |location= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swat_(Pakistan) Swat, NWF] | + | |location= Near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abazai Abazai], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swat_(Pakistan) Swat, NWF] |
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
| − | |co-ordinates= [ | + | |co-ordinates= [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=34.350252,71.556135&z=13&t=h&hl=en approx 34.350252°N 71.556135°E] |
| − | |result= | + | |result= British victory |
|territory= | |territory= | ||
| − | |combatant1= | + | |combatant1=British & Indian troops |
|combatant2= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utman_Khel Utman Khel] tribesmen | |combatant2= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utman_Khel Utman Khel] tribesmen | ||
| − | |commander1= | + | |commander1=[[The Fighting Battyes|Capt Wigram Battye]] |
|commander2=Mian Rakan-ud-din | |commander2=Mian Rakan-ud-din | ||
| − | |strength1= | + | |strength1=280 |
| − | |strength2= | + | |strength2= 300 tribesmen |
| − | |casualties1= | + | |casualties1=8 wounded |
| − | |casualties2= | + | |casualties2= 7 killed |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ''' | + | == Field Detachment == |
| + | [[Corps of Guides, Punjab Frontier Force|Queen's Own Corps of Guides]] ''commanded by [[The Fighting Battyes|Capt Wigram Battye]]'' | ||
| + | *Guides Cavalry | ||
| + | :*4 British Officers | ||
| + | :*9 Native Officers | ||
| + | :*255 Sabres | ||
| + | *Guides Infantry | ||
| + | :*1 Native Officer | ||
| + | :*11 Bayonets | ||
| + | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North-West_Frontier_(military_history)#1878-1898 North West Frontier Military History] Wikipedia<br> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North-West_Frontier_(military_history)#1878-1898 North West Frontier Military History] Wikipedia<br> | ||
[http://www.antiquesatoz.com/stephenherold/nwfrontc.htm NWF Expeditions] www.antiquesatoz.com<br> | [http://www.antiquesatoz.com/stephenherold/nwfrontc.htm NWF Expeditions] www.antiquesatoz.com<br> | ||
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==== Historical Books on-line ==== | ==== Historical Books on-line ==== | ||
| − | [http://www.archive.org/stream/frontieroverseas01indi#page/ | + | [http://www.archive.org/stream/frontieroverseas01indi#page/407/mode/2up Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I - Action at Sapri village] Google Books |
| − | [[Category:Battles| | + | [[Category:Battles|Sapri, Action at]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Utman Khel Expedition|Sapri, Action at]] |
Latest revision as of 17:21, 6 December 2012
| Action at Sapri | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Utman Khel Expedition 1878 | ||
| Date: | 15 February 1878 | |
| Location: | Near Abazai, Swat, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 34.350252°N 71.556135°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indian troops | Utman Khel tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Capt Wigram Battye | Mian Rakan-ud-din | |
| Strength | ||
| 280 | 300 tribesmen | |
| Casualties | ||
| 8 wounded | 7 killed | |
Field Detachment
Queen's Own Corps of Guides commanded by Capt Wigram Battye
- Guides Cavalry
- 4 British Officers
- 9 Native Officers
- 255 Sabres
- Guides Infantry
- 1 Native Officer
- 11 Bayonets
External Links
North West Frontier Military History Wikipedia
NWF Expeditions www.antiquesatoz.com
Historical Books on-line
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I - Action at Sapri village Google Books
