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== 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. Mehrab Khan was killed and Shah Newaz Khan installed in his place.
== Attacking Forces ==
*Staff (14 officers) Brig Baumgardt commanding
*Bombay Engineers (under Captain Peat)
*2 Ressallas of Bengal Local Horse (in charge of baggage)
== Named casualties ==
'''Killed'''<br>
*Lieut P Gravatt, HM 2nd Regiment
'''Wounded'''<br>
*Capt W M Lyster, HM 2nd Regiment, severely
*Capt T Sealey, HM 2nd Regiment, severely
*Lieut T W E Holdsworth, HM 2nd Regiment, slightly
*Lieut D J Dickinson, HM 2nd Regiment, slightly
*Adj J E Simmons, HM 2nd Regiment, severely
*Capt L C Bonschier, HM 17th Regiment, severely
*Capt Lawrin, 31st bengal Native Infantry, slightly
*Ensign Hopper, 31st bengal Native Infantry, severely
== Spelling Variants ==
Modern name: Kalat<br>
Variants: Khelat/Kelat/Kelat-e-Kohistan/Kelat-e-Nasseer<br>
== External Links ==
[http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=wars&FileName=wars_afghan.php Afghan Wars] Heritage History<br>
