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Conquest of Almora

When
26-27 April 1815
Where
Almora
Part of
Eastern Garhwal joined with Kumaon under British administration

British forces under Colonel Nicholas conquered Almora in April 1815, facilitating the administrative integration of Kumaon and eastern Garhwal.

Colonel Nicholas led approximately 4,500 men and six-pounder guns through Kashipur to conquer Almora on 26 April 1815. Nepalese commander Bam Shah surrendered Almora on 27 April 1815. This military success enabled the subsequent administrative joining of the eastern Garhwal region with Kumaon.

Sources

  1. Kumaon division Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Anglo-Nepalese War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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