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Capture of Kalat 1839

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|combatant2=Baluchis
|commander1=[http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101029611/ Maj Gen Sir Thomas Willshire]
|commander2=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehrab_Khan Mir Mehrab Khan ] |strength1=1,000261
|strength2=
|casualties1=37 killed<br>107 wounded
|casualties2=400 killed<br>2,000 prisoners
}}
''Nasir == Summary ==Mehrab, the Khan of Kalat , had instigated numerous raids on the Army of the Indus when proceeding to Kandahar. The forces of General Willshire captured the fortress. Nasir Mehrab Khan was killed and much army property was recoveredShahNewaz Khan installed in his place.''
== Forces involved ==
*Staff (14 officers)*[[31st 2nd Regiment of Foot|31st ]] (Huntingdonshire344 officers and men) Regiment]]*[[17th Regiment of Foot]](398 officers and men)*[[31st Bengal Native Infantry]](396 officers and men)*Detachment 3rd Troop [[Bombay Horse Artillery]](40 officers and men)*Shah's Troops2 Ressallas of Bengal Local Horse (in charge of baggage)
== External Links ==
[http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=wars&FileName=wars_afghan.php Afghan Wars] Heritage History<br>

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