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Battle of Mastung
1758
1758
 vs  

type of battle

war or event

Baluchi Rebellion

at a glance

coordinates unknown

location

modern country

After defeats in the Punjab for the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Durrani, his former General, Baluchi Chief Nasir Khan, declared independence. Ahmad sent his vizier to attack the rebel at Kalat, but further north near Mastung the Afghan army was badly beaten. Ahmad Shah himself then arrived to besiege Kalat. After failed assaults he made peace and accepted homage from Nasir Khan.


   
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