History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 2 (of 3) Third Edition

CHAPTER IV.

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[November, 1841.]

Action on the Beh-meru Hills—Looked-for Advent of Sale’s Brigade—Arrival of Pottinger—The Siege of Charekur—Destruction of the Goorkha Regiment—Withdrawal of Sale to Jellalabad— Question of Concentration in the Balla Hissar—Bearing of the King—The Action on the 23rd of November—Negotiations 220