What the records say
- When
- 7 Dec 1971 – 16 Dec 1971
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 24.90° N, 91.87° E
- Description
- 1971 battle of the Bangladesh Liberation War
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Sylhet
Part of the Bangladesh Liberation War
The Battle of Sylhet was a major battle fought between the advancing Indian Army, Bangladesh Forces and the defending Pakistan Army at Sylhet during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The battle took place from 7 December to 15 December. It was a succession of the Battle of Gazipur in Kulaura.
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