Mahsud Waziri blockade
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The Mahsud Waziri blockade[2] was a British campaign against the Mahsud in the British Raj. It began with a passive blockade on 1 December 1900.[4] The British forces were commanded by Major General Charles Egerton.[1] The "most intense" period of fighting began on 23 November 1901.[5] Mobile columns concentrated at Datta Khel, Jandola, Sarwakai and Wana raided Mahsud territory every several weeks, seizing lifestock, taking Mahsud members captive and inflicting heavy casualties.[1] The Mahsud finally surrendered on 10 March 1902.[1]
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Mahsud Waziri blockade | |||||||
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Part of Instability on the North-West Frontier | |||||||
Charles Egerton, commander of the British forces | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Mahsud rebels | |||||||
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Charles Egerton | unknown | ||||||
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
32 killed, 114 wounded[3] | 126 killed, 250 wounded[3] |
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