Battle of Maiwand

Battle of Maiwand
Part of Second Anglo-Afghan War
"Maiwand: Saving the Guns". Royal Horse Artillery withdrawing from Afghan attack at the Battle of Maiwand, painted by Richard Caton Woodville
Date 27 July 1880 Location Maiwand, Afghanistan Result Afghan victory
Belligerents
British Empire India	Emirate of Afghanistan
Commanders and leaders
George Burrows	Ayub Khan
Strength
2,476 British/Indian troops	25,000 Afghan warriors
Casualties and losses
1,200 killed	Unknown, estimates from 2,000—5,000

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The Battle of Maiwand, fought on 27 July 1880, was a significant conflict during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Afghan forces, led by Ayub Khan (Emir of Afghanistan), achieved a decisive victory against a considerably smaller British contingent comprised of two brigades of British and Indian troops under the command of Brigadier-General George Burrows. However, this victory came at a substantial cost; estimates indicate that between 2,050 and 2,750 Afghan warriors were killed, with around 1,500 wounded. In contrast, the British and Indian forces suffered approximately 1,200 fatalities. This battle exemplified the fierce resistance of the Afghan fighters and marked a notable event in the broader context of the war.