Jangir-e-Lae
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Jangir-e-Lae | |||||||
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Nilt forts | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Nagar | British Raj | ||||||
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Azur Khan | |||||||
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Natives | Military equipment | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
100 [1] | 54 [2] |
The Jangir-e-Lae was fought between the British troops and the people of Nagar at the place of Nilt from December 1 to 23, 1891 as part of the Hunza–Nagar Campaign.[3] The Tham (Chief) of that time Azur Khan was leading the combat. The British gained victory and control of Nagar after continuous combat of more than 20 days.[4] Where more than 100 people from Nagar lost their lives and 127 were imprisoned. On the British side, four British Officers and over 50 Dogra levies lost their lives.[5]
References[]
- ^ Syed Yahya, Shah. Broshaal Ke Qabail. Gilgit: North News Agency.
- ^ Syed Yahya, Shah. Broshaal Ke Qabail. Gilgit: North News Agency.
- ^ Zulfiqar Ali, Khan; Farman Karim, Baig. "128th Anniversary of the Anglo-Burusho War". PAMIR TIMES.
- ^ Syed Yahya, Shah. Broshaal Ke Qabail. Gilgit: North News Agency.
- ^ Syed Yahya, Shah. Broshaal Ke Qabail. Gilgit: North News Agency.
Categories:
- Conflicts in 1891
- Battles involving British India
- 1891 in Asia
- 1891 in India
- History of Gilgit Agency
- British Indian military stubs