Action at Hykulzye

Action at Hykulzye
Part of the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839–1842

General Sir Richard England
Date28 March 1842
Location
Result Afghan victory
Belligerents
Afghan insurgents  United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Muhammad Sadiq Brigadier-General Richard England
Strength
unknown but more than British 1070 men (only 470 engaged)
Casualties and losses
30 killed
50 wounded
27 killed
71 wounded

The Action at Hykulzye was an engagement between Afghan insurgents and British troops led by Brigadier-General Richard England at the village of Hykulzye. The Afghans were victorious and the British were repulsed.