The Native Rebellion in India.
v (Per Press Association 1 ). Calcutta. April 7. FURTHER ENGAGEMENTS WITH THE REBELS. Umra Khan, with a large force, is preparing to resist the advance of British troops at Talooh river to-morrow. It is estimated that the Swatis have already lost at least 1000 men in recent engagements. The first and second brigades united at Aliband and captured Tbain Niura's cavalry and tribesmen who resisted. The passage of the Swat river ended after a lively skirmish when a hundred of them were killed. Chakrat being occupied attempts are being renewed to open communication between Gilgil and Chitral. The third brigade has reached Malakund Pass.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 239, 9 April 1895, Page 2
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109The Native Rebellion in India. Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 239, 9 April 1895, Page 2
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