Storming of Ghazni

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Storming of Ghazni
Part of 1st Afghan War
Date: 23 July 1839
Location: Ghazni, Afghanistan
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 33.549438°N 68.416483°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
British & Indians Various Afghan tribes
Commanders
Lieut Gen Sir John Keane Dost Mohammed Khan
Strength
3,000
Casualties
18 officers, 162 other ranks killed & wounded 500 killed

External Links

Wikipedia - 1st Afghan War
Heritage History - Afghan Wars
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - History of the War in Afghanistan
Wikipedia - Battle of Ghazni
Google Books - Capture of Ghazni
BritishBattles.com - The Battle of Ghuznee