Battle of Miani 1843
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 February 1843 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1843 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Pakistan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | British conquest of Sindh | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 28.3667, 69.7167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Miani (Sindhi: مياڻي جي جنگ), also known as the Battle of Meeanee, was a battle between a British army under Charles James Napier and the Talpur army of Sindh, composed mainly of Baloch troops under the Talpur Amirs. led by Amir Nasir Khan Talpur. The battle took place on 17 February 1843 at Miani, Sindh, in what is now modern-day Pakistan. This battle and the subsequent Battle of Hyderabad (24 March 1843) eventually led to the capture of parts of Sindh, first territorial possession by the East India Company in what is the modern-day state of Pakistan.
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