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Revision as of 14:37, 4 June 2009
Capture of Kalat 1839 | ||
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Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
Date: | 13 November 1839 | |
Location: | Kalat, Baluchistan | |
Presidency: | Bombay | |
Co-ordinates: | 35.965199°N 70.585002°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Baluchis | |
Commanders | ||
Maj Gen Sir Thomas Willshire | Mehrab Khan | |
Strength | ||
1,000 | ||
Casualties | ||
37 killed 107 wounded |
400 killed 2,000 prisoners |
External Links
Heritage History - Afghan Wars
1st Afghan War
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - Kalat Campaign
Queen's Royal Surrey Regt - Capture of Khelat
Google Books - Capture of Khelat
Google Books - Fall of Khelat
Forces involved
31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment
17th Foot
31st Bengal Native Infantry
Bombay Horse Artillery
Shah's Troops