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The Anglo–Persian War lasted between November 1, 1856 and April 4, 1857, and was fought between the United Kingdom and Persia (which was at the time ruled by the Qajar dynasty). In the war, the British opposed an attempt by Persia to press its claim on the city of Herat. Though Herat had been part of Persia under the Qajar dynasty at the time the war broke out, it had declared itself independent under its own rebellious emir and placed itself under the protection of the British in India and in alliance with the Emirate of Kabul (the forebear of the modern state of Afghanistan). The campaign was successfully conducted under the leadership of Major General Sir James Outram in two theatres—on the southern coast of Persia near Bushehr and in southern Mesopotamia .The war resulted in Persia wit

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  • Anglo-Persian War
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  • The Anglo–Persian War lasted between November 1, 1856 and April 4, 1857, and was fought between the United Kingdom and Persia (which was at the time ruled by the Qajar dynasty). In the war, the British opposed an attempt by Persia to press its claim on the city of Herat. Though Herat had been part of Persia under the Qajar dynasty at the time the war broke out, it had declared itself independent under its own rebellious emir and placed itself under the protection of the British in India and in alliance with the Emirate of Kabul (the forebear of the modern state of Afghanistan). The campaign was successfully conducted under the leadership of Major General Sir James Outram in two theatres—on the southern coast of Persia near Bushehr and in southern Mesopotamia .The war resulted in Persia wit
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Strength
  • Regiment of Persian Militia, Royal Guard, Southern Persian Gendarme force, Zanburchi Brigade, Persian-Afghan Armed Citizenry
  • Redcoat Infantry, 21st Brigade Sepoys, Indian Sapper brigade, Pooha Cavalry
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Date
  • 1856(xsd:integer)
Commander
  • 23(xsd:integer)
  • Sir James Outram
Caption
  • Battle of Kooshab by unknown artist
Casualties
  • 500(xsd:integer)
  • 1535(xsd:integer)
Result
combatant
  • 23(xsd:integer)
  • United Kingdom
  • East India Company
Place
  • Southern Persia , southern Mesopotamia; western Afghanistan, British India
Conflict
  • Anglo–Persian War
abstract
  • The Anglo–Persian War lasted between November 1, 1856 and April 4, 1857, and was fought between the United Kingdom and Persia (which was at the time ruled by the Qajar dynasty). In the war, the British opposed an attempt by Persia to press its claim on the city of Herat. Though Herat had been part of Persia under the Qajar dynasty at the time the war broke out, it had declared itself independent under its own rebellious emir and placed itself under the protection of the British in India and in alliance with the Emirate of Kabul (the forebear of the modern state of Afghanistan). The campaign was successfully conducted under the leadership of Major General Sir James Outram in two theatres—on the southern coast of Persia near Bushehr and in southern Mesopotamia .The war resulted in Persia withdrawing from Herat and signing a new treaty in which it surrendered its claims on the city.
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