Battle of Malakand Pass
| Battle of Malakand Pass | |||||||
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| Part of the Chitral Expedition | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Chitralis | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Maj. Gen. Robert Low Brig. Gen. Bindon Blood | Umra Khan | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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1st Gordon Highlanders 1st Bedford Regiment 37th Dogras Pro-British Chitralis | Tribesmen | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| c. 16,000 | 12,000+ tribesmen | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 11 killed, 51 wounded | 500+ killed | ||||||
The Battle of Malakand pass took place in the Malakand Pass between a British expeditionary force commanded by Robert Low, a General of the British Indian Army against tribal Chitralis during the Chitral Expedition.