Battle of Malakand Pass

Battle of Malakand Pass
Part of the Chitral Expedition
Date3 April 1895
Location
Result British Victory
Belligerents

United Kingdom British Empire

Chitralis
Commanders and leaders
United KingdomMaj. Gen. Robert Low
United KingdomBrig. Gen. Bindon Blood
Umra Khan
Units involved
1st Gordon Highlanders
1st Bedford Regiment
37th Dogras
Pro-British Chitralis
tribesmen
Strength
c.16,000 12,000+ tribesmen
Casualties and losses
11 killed, 51 wounded 500+ killed[1]

The Battle of Malakand pass took place in the Malakand Pass between a British expeditionary force commanded by Robert Low, a General of the British Indian Army against tribal Chitralis during the Chitral Expedition.[2][3][4][5]

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