Fall of Kalat
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| Fall of Kalat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | August 1840 | |
| Location: | Kalat, Baluchistan] | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 29.132475°N 66.639079°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Brahui tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lieut Loveday | Mir Nusseer Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 500-600 | 1000-1200 | |
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article Invasion of the HEIC Army
Summary
After the Capture of Kalat Mir Newas Khan was left in command with Lieut Loveday as political agent. Mir Nusseer Khan, son of Mir Mehrab Khan, negotiated a surrender of the town and Lieut Loveday was taken prisoner. He was later murdered by his captors.
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Kalat
Variants: Khelat/Kelat/Kelat-e-Kohistan/Kelat-e-Nasseer
External Links
Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Fall of Khelat Google Books
Baluchistan Map Digital South Asia Library
