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It was decided to restore the defences of Khelat-i-Ghilzie and this further antagonised the tribesmen. They assembled menacingly around the fort and Nott sent Colonel Wymer to disperse them. On 29 May 1841 the Ghilzais were defeated at [[Battle of Asseer Eelmee|Asseer-Eelmee]].
Aktar Khan continued to foment rebellion amongst the Durrani tribesmen in Helmabnd Province despite professing loyalty to '''[[Shah ShujahShuja-ul-Mulk |Shah Shuja]]'''. He threatened the garrison at Gereshk and Nott had to send detachments to counter his attacks. There were successful actions at [[Battle before Girishk|Gereshk]], [[Action at Karootoo|Karootoo]] and [[Battle of Khawind|Khawind]] in July and August 1841.
General Nott led a large contingent north east from Kandahar into the districts of Zemindaur, Tireen and Derawut in September. Akram Khan was captured and sent to Kabul where he was executed.<ref>Death of Akram Khan. [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=9MVFAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA281&dq=Outline+of+the+operations+of+the+British+troops+in+Scinde+and+Afghanistan+Lieutenant+Conolly+with+a+small+party&as_brr=3&cd=1#v=onepage&q&f=false ''Outline of the operations of the British troops in Scinde and Afghanistan'' by Geo Buist (1893) ] </ref> The show of force seemed to subdue the tribes and Nott returned on 1 November. While he was away Kandahar was reinforced by the arrival of the 40th Foot and on 2 November he reviewed the whole garrison of 5,000 fighting men.
