Battle of Chamla

The Battle of Chamla was fought in Buner District of Swat, Pakistan between the forces of the Nawab of Amb and the Wāli of Swat. The conflict was due to a border dispute. The rulers of Afghanistan were allies of Swat. The Army of Amb with howitzer artillery and guns, defeated the army of Swat. The State of Swat surrendered to Nawab of Amb and the ruler of Swat was captured.[1][2]

Battle of Chamla

Map of Buner " Highlight where war was fought"
Date1926
Location
Result Kingdom of Amb victory
Nawab of Amb established their own state and make Syed Abdul Jabbar Shah Prime minister of Amb as a ruler of Swat.
Belligerents
Nawab of Amb

State of Swat

Supported by:

Barakzai Dynasty

References

  1. Governor-General's Orders GGO NO. 51 of 1921, given at Simla, vide section B of the Gazette of India
  2. Sir Abdul Wadud, Wali of Swat) & Muhammad Asif Khan, The Story of Swat (1963), p. 143


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