Siege of Malakand (1897 AD)

Siege of Malakand (British Empire vs Pashtun tribes & Yusufzai & Mohmand & Utmankhel & Swat valley & Bunerwal) took place in 1897 AD during Anglo-Afghan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1897 AD
• Date: 1897-08-02
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Anglo-Afghan War
• Side A: British Empire
• Side B: Pashtun tribes, Yusufzai, Mohmand, Utmankhel, Swat valley, Bunerwal
• Commanders (A): William Hope Meiklejohn, Bindon Blood
• Commanders (B): Faqīr Saidullah
• Casualties: approx. HeavyHeavy
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 34.500°, 71.750°

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