Siege of the British Residency in Kabul (1879)

Siege of the British Residency in Kabul (British Empire vs Afghan mutineers) took place in 1879 during Second Anglo-Afghan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1879
• Date: 3 September 1879
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Second Anglo-Afghan War
• Side A: British Empire
• Side B: Afghan mutineers
• Commanders (A): Sir Louis Cavagnari
• Commanders (B): No centralized leadership
• Casualties: 72 killed (British Empire), 600 killed (Afghan mutineers)
• Outcome: Afghan Victory
• Coordinates: 34.533°, 69.166°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of the British Residency in Kabul · Wikidata entry