1 BATTLE-GROUND AT JAMRUD. 869
2 “ Our fortifications in front of the pass now
3 consisted of four redoubts, three on. the left
4 bank and one on the right, the latter of which
5 commanded the entrance, and also afforded a
6 good cross-fire to the most advanced of those
7 on the opposite side. The largest and most
8 elevated in situation was in the centre, and
9 was occupied by a strong body of friendly
10 Khaibaris. The other sangas were occupied
11 by picked men from Dowson’s and Hillersdon’s
12 regiments, with a few of Lieutenant Mackeson’s
13 Multanis. Amongst the neighbouring hills
14 we saw some deserted villages, or rather apo-
15 logies for such, of the Khaibaris, consisting
16 merely of, caves dug in the earth, in the most
17 rude manner, or as would be seen in the most,
18 Savage countries. The site of the battle-
19 ground where the gallant Harri Singh lost
20 his life was pointed out to us, as well as the
21 remains of the fort of Jamrud, near to which
22 the encounter took place. Little, however,
23 beyond a confused-looking mound is to be seen
24 of the latter, it having been demolished soon
25 after the fatal action, and the stronger and
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