Battle of Shabkadar Fort
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Battle of Shabkadar Fort | ||
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Part of Mohmand Expedition 1897 | ||
Date: | 7-9 August 1897 | |
Location: | Shabqadar Fort, Shankargarh, NWF | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 34.218782°N 71.557264°E | |
Result: | Forts relieved | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Mohmand tribesmen | |
Commanders | ||
Brig Gen E.R.Elles CB | ||
Strength | ||
5,000 - 6,000 | ||
Casualties | ||
9 killed 65 wounded |
200 killed |
Peshawar Movable Column
Commanded by Lt-Col Woon, 20th Punjabis
- 51st Field Battery Royal Artillery (4 guns)
- Two squadrons 13th Bengal Lancers
- Two Coys 1st Batt Somerset Light Infantry
- 20th Punjab Infantry
External Links
North West Frontier Military History Wikipedia
NWF Expeditions www.antiquesatoz.com
Attack on Shabkadr Fort www.archive.org
Photograph of Shabkadar Fort 1908 paperjewels.org