Battle of Konoma
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Battle of Konoma | ||
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Part of Naga Hills Expedition 1879-80 | ||
Date: | December 1879 | |
Location: | Khonoma, Kohima, Nagaland | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | approx 25.742213°N 93.901483°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
British | Naga tribesmen | |
Commanders | ||
Brig Gen J.L.Nation | ||
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
Forces involved
44th Sylhet Light Infantry under Brig Gen J. L. Nation, Commanding Naga Expeditionary Force
44th Native Infantry under Colonel Nuttall CB
43rd Native Infantry under Major Evans
Naga Hills Field Force Rocketry Party under Lieut E. Roban RE Asst Field Engineer