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Battle of Dargai
1897
18-20 October 1897
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type of battle

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Great Frontier Rising

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modern country

Following capture of the Northwest Frontier Khyber Forts by Afridi tribesmen, General Sir William Lockhart was sent west from Kohat into the Tirah to subjugate the rebels. On the Dargai Heights, north of Thal, his Gordon Highlanders and Gurkhas inflicted a decisive defeat, after which he severely crushed the remaining rebellion and recaptured Landi Kotal.


   
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