Siege of Ghazni (1222 AD)

Siege of Ghazni (British Empire & East India Company & Durrani Kingdom & 14px Afghan Army defectors vs 14px Emirate of Kabul) took place in 1222 AD during Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran.

Battle facts

• Year: 1222 AD
• Date: 1222-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran
• Side A: British Empire, East India Company, Durrani Kingdom, 14px Afghan Army defectors
• Side B: 14px Emirate of Kabul
• Commanders (A): Sir John Keane, 14px Abdul Rashid Khan
• Commanders (B): 14px Ghulam Haidar Khan, 14px Abdul Rashid Khan
• Casualties: approx. 200 killed and wounded500 killed, 1,600 captured
• Outcome: British Coalition victory
• Coordinates: 33.583°, 68.417°

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