Battle of Ali Masjid (1878 AD)

Battle of Ali Masjid (Britain & British India vs 25px Afghanistan) took place in 1878 AD during Second Anglo-Afghan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1878 AD
• Date: 1878-11-21
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Second Anglo-Afghan War
• Side A: Britain, British India
• Side B: 25px Afghanistan
• Commanders (A): Sir Samuel J. Browne
• Commanders (B): Ghulam Haider Khan, Mir Akhor
• Casualties: approx. 16 killed, 34 wounded300 captured
• Outcome: British victory; Afghan retreat to Jalalabad and Kabul captured by the British
• Coordinates: 34.110°, 71.114°

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