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Siege of Malakand
- When
- 26 July – 2 August 1897
- Where
- Malakand region
- Part of
- Siege of Malakand
British troops were besieged by Pashtun tribesmen from 26 July to 2 August 1897, with a small garrison holding out for six days.
The siege involved the British garrison in the Malakand region. Forces were divided among poorly defended positions, but Malakand South and Chakdara held out against a larger Pashtun army. Winston Churchill accompanied the relief force, later publishing his account of the episode.
Sources
- Siege of Malakand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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