Siege of Skardu (1947 AD)

Siege of Skardu (Dominion of India & 22px Jammu and Kashmir vs Dominion of Pakistan & 25px Chitral) took place in 1947 AD during Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948.

Battle facts

• Year: 1947 AD
• Date: 1947-11-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948
• Side A: Dominion of India, 22px Jammu and Kashmir
• Side B: Dominion of Pakistan, 25px Chitral
• Commanders (A): Col. Sher Jung Thapa, Capt. Ganga Singh, Capt. Parhdal Singh, Lt. Ajit Singh
• Commanders (B): Maj. Ehsan Ali Khan, Col. Burhan-ud-Din, Col. Mata-ul-Mulk, Lt. Babar Khan
• Casualties: approx. 250 capturedUnknown
• Outcome: Pakistani victory
• Coordinates: 35.300°, 75.617°

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