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. The first operation began at the start of 1915, with a raid by the

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tribe near the Shabkadr Fort in

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. In April operations continued against the Mohmands when 2,000 tribesmen attacked the troops of the 1st (Peshawar) Division and were defeated near Hafiz Kor. The Operations against all three tribes (Mohmands,

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s and Swatis) lasted between 17 August–28 October. These three tribes inhabit the northern half of the Peshawar district. Fighting began with the defeat of about 3,500 Bunerwals near

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on the 17 August, and ended with the rout of 3,000 Bajauris near the village of

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. Another six small engagements were fought; the most important was on 5 September at Hafiz Kor, when 10,000 tribesmen were defeated. The Mohmands continued their raids resulting in the construction of the Mohmand blockade or fortified wall spanning the Mohmand border.

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