Historical Events tagged with "maiward"
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Military & Warfare
Ayub Khan's Victory Over British Forces at Maiwand
July 27th, 1880 144 years ago
Afghan forces led by Mohammad Ayub Khan achieved a decisive victory against the British Army at the Battle of Maiwand. The clash occurred near Maiwand in Afghanistan, resulting from the British attempts to assert control over Afghanistan amidst the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Utilizing their knowledge of the terrain and superior tactics, the Afghans successfully repelled the British troops, leading to heavy casualties and capturing significant military supplies.
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