4,00013 guns 4,000-5,00025 guns | Dates 28 Nov 1878 – 29 Nov 1878 Location Kurram Valley, Pakistan | |
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21 killed, 75 wounded 200 casualties (Estimate) Combatants Afghanistan, India, British Empire Similar Second Anglo‑Afghan War, Battle of Ali Masjid, Battle of Ahmed Khel, Siege of the Sherpur, Battle of Kandahar |
The Battle of Peiwar Kotal was fought on 28–29 November 1878 between British forces under Sir Frederick Roberts and Afghan forces under Karim Khan, during the opening stages of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The British were victorious, and seized the strategic Peiwar Kotal Pass leading into Afghanistan.
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British Regiments
Indian Regiments
Aftermath
Captain John Cook was awarded the Victoria Cross for his role in the battle. First Battalion the Fifth Gorkha Rifles was awarded its first battle honour.
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