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| − | In 1897, it along with [[Ali Masjid]], was attacked by the local tribesmen. A detachment of about 40 men of the Khaibar Rifles held out for some time. However, they withdrew and the fort was ultimately burnt down.<Nevill, Captain H. L., "Campaigns on the North West Frontier'' Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore 2003 pg 261> | + | In 1897, it along with [[Ali Masjid]], was attacked by the local tribesmen. A detachment of about 40 men of the Khaibar Rifles held out for some time. However, they withdrew and the fort was ultimately burnt down.<ref> Nevill, Captain H. L., "Campaigns on the North West Frontier'' Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore 2003 pg 261 </ref> |
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[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Forts]] | [[Category:Forts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:58, 10 December 2021
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Location
It was located 3 miles from Jamrud Fort in the Khyber Pass.
History
In 1897, it along with Ali Masjid, was attacked by the local tribesmen. A detachment of about 40 men of the Khaibar Rifles held out for some time. However, they withdrew and the fort was ultimately burnt down.[1]
References
- ↑ Nevill, Captain H. L., "Campaigns on the North West Frontier Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore 2003 pg 261
