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Battle of Saragarhi

12 sept. 1897 · 33.55° N, 70.89° E

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12 sept. 1897
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Bataille
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33.55° N, 70.89° E
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1897 battle in British India

Battle of Saragarhi

1897 last stand battle in the British Raj

The Battle of Saragarhi was a last-stand battle fought before the Tirah Campaign between the British Indian Empire and Afghan tribesmen. On 12 September 1897, an estimated 12,000–24,000 Orakzai and Afridi tribesmen were seen near Gogra, at Samana Suk, and around Saragarhi, cutting off Fort Gulistan from Fort Lockhart.

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