The Siege of Malakand

The Siege of Malakand was a 1897 military confrontation in northern British India (now Pakistan), where local tribes opposed British authorities' efforts to impose law and order. The tribes, primarily Pashtuns, encircled and attacked British troops stationed in the Malakand Pass. The British defenders, outnumbered and under siege, held out for several months before being relieved. The event symbolized resistance against British rule in tribal areas and highlighted the challenging frontier conflicts. It also gained prominence through writings by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Winston Churchill, shaping perspectives on colonialism and tribal resistance.