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COMMANDER // 1782–1845

Robert Sale

major generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1782 – 1845

179018001810182018301840First Anglo-Afghan War · 1839-1842First Anglo-Sikh War · 1845-1846Battle of Kabul — January 1, 1842 · British Empire · First Anglo-Afghan WarBattle of Mudki — December 18, 1845 · British Empire · First Anglo-Sikh War

Active service 1842–1845 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 60.

Profile

Major-General Sir Robert Henry Sale was a British Army officer who commanded the garrison of Jalalabad during the First Afghan War and was killed in action during the First Anglo-Sikh War.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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