Shirani Expedition

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Shirani and Kasrani Tribesmen
DateApril, 1853
Location
Suleiman Mountains, Pakistan
Result British Victory
Belligerents
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  British Empire Shirani and Kasrani Tribesmen
Commanders and leaders
Brig. Sir C. Campbell Unknown
Strength
1500-3000 Several Thousand
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Shirani Expedition was a British-Indian military expedition to the North-West Frontier Province in Pakistan. [1]  

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References

  1. "Expeditions Against the Frontier Tribes of the Northwest Frontier Province". www.antiquesatoz.com. Retrieved 2020-11-27.