Operations against the Mahsuds (1917)

Operations against the Mahsuds
Part of World War I
A Mahsud village burning during the 1917 operations.[1] From 15–19 June, British forces burnt and looted several abandoned Mahsud villages in their vicinity without opposition.[2]
Date June–July 1917 [3] Location North-West Frontier Province Result Anglo-Indian victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom British India	Mahsud tribesmen
Commanders and leaders
Major-General William Benyon	Mahsud leader
Units involved
Bannu Brigade Local militia	Mahsud tribesmen

In 1917, the British Empire launched a successful punitive expedition against the Mahsud in British India's North-West Frontier in order to deter raids and restore prestige.