Battle of Gundamak
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| Battle of Gundamak | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 13 January 1842 | |
| Location: | Gandamak, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.422815°N 69.988121°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Ghilzai tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Capt Souter | Mohammed Akbar Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - 1st Afghan War
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - History of the War in Afghanistan
BritishBattles.com - The Battle of Kabul and the Retreat to Gandamak
Google Books - Dr Brydon's Account
