Battle of Ali Masjid (1878)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1878
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: 16 killed, 34 wounded (Britain & British India), 300 captured (25px Afghanistan)
Outcome: British victory; Afghan retreat to Jalalabad and Kabul captured by the British
Coordinates: 34.110°, 71.114°