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'''This was an event during the [[1st Afghan War]]'''<br>
'''For context see main article [[Affairs in Beloochistan]]'''
== Synopsis ==
Captain Lewis was put in charge of a detachment to occupy the fort at Kahan in the Muree (Marri) Hills. He set out from [[Sukkur]] with Lieut Clarke of the 2nd Grenadiers reaching Poolajee (Foliji) on 8 April 1840. The field detachment noted below was waiting for him. He was ordered to send the guns to Lahri but, knowing he could not force the passes without artillery, he kept one gun. He left Poolajee on 2 May without the Pathan horse who he felt would be of limited help. The Surtoff Pass was reached on 8 May with little interference from the Baluchis and on 10 May they crested the Nuffoosk Pass where there was more resistance. Kahan Fort was occupied on 11 May.
