Battle of Shekh Jana
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| Battle of Shekh Jana | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Hindustani Fanatics 1857-58 | ||
| Date: | 2 July 1857 | |
| Location: | Shekh Jana, Mardan, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.196837°N 72.045822°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Hindustani Fanatics & Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj J.L.Vaughan | Baz Khan Jan Muhammad | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Contents
Field Force
- 5th Punjab Infantry
- Peshawar Mountain Battery (2 guns)
- One Detachment 2nd Punjab Cavalry
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Action at Shekh Jana Google Books
Historical Books on-line
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I - Hindustani fanatics archive.org
