Historical Events tagged with "fakir"
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Military & Warfare
Pashtun Fakir Saidullah's Siege of Malakand Garrison
July 26th, 1897 127 years ago
Fakir Saidullah, a prominent Pashtun leader, commanded over 10,000 followers in a significant military engagement against British forces at the Malakand Garrison in the North West Frontier Province. The siege was part of a broader resistance against British colonial expansion in the region. The conflict emerged from rising tensions and dissatisfaction with British rule, leading to fierce clashes that marked a critical moment in Anglo-Afghan relations.
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