Battle of Akoukton
| Battle of Akoukton | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Burma War 1852-53 | ||
| Date: | 4 November 1852 | |
| Location: | Akoukton, Prome, Burma | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 18.495835°N 95.179167°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company Royal Navy |
Burmese | |
| Commanders | ||
| Capt Granville G. Loch RN | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Akouk-taung
Hill forming the eastern extremity of a spur of
the Arakan Yoma Mountains, Henzada District, British Burma. Lat.
18° 29' 45" N, Long. 95° 10' 45" E. Overhangs the river Irawadi,
which a little lower enters the delta, and spreads out into creeks and
bifurcations. The scarped cliff (300 feet high) is honeycombed with
excavated caves, containing images of Buddha. The scene of two or
three minor engagements during the second Burmese war.
Imperial Gazetteer
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Akouk taung
Variants: Akoukton/Akouk-tong/Akaok-taon/Akouk-taung
External Links
Anglo-Burmese Wars Wikipedia
2nd Burma War Wikipedia
Record of Action at Akoukton Google Books
Granville Loch Dictionary of National Biography
