Second Battle of Charasiab

Battle of Charasiab Part of the Second Anglo-Afghan War Date 25 April 1880 Location Charasiab, Afghanistan Result Decisive British Victory Belligerents British Empire Afghans Commanders and leaders Brigadier-General MacPherson

Second Anglo-Afghan War Ali Masjid Peiwar Kotal Kabul Charasiab Sherpur Ahmed Khel Second Charasiab Maiwand Kandahar

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The Second Battle of Charasiab was fought on 25 April 1880 between the British and Afghans during the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

A force led by Colonel Jenkins found itself surrounded by the Logaris near Charasiab. An infantry column led by MacPherson, and accompanied by a Cavalry brigade and four horse artillery guns, was sent to support Jenkins. Upon their arrival the Afghans were routed and were pursued by the cavalry and horse artillery for four miles.

Order of battle

British Regiments

• 9th Lancers (1 squadron)

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