THE AFGHAN THRONE
RIVALS LIKELY TO CLASH. CONCENTRATION OF FORCES. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph— Copyrlgnt.) DELHI, May 1, (Received May 1, at 10 p.m.) A fierce battle between Baccha Sakao and Nadir Khan is imminent. Having failed in an attempt to bribe Nadir, Baccha boldly sent an army to meet him, leaving Kabul practically undefended. Nadir determined to fight the rebel King and enter the capital. He is .advancing with, a force-of 6000 men to meet Baccha. Nadir has the support of his brother, Shah Mahmud, and there, is a possibility of .the brothers launching frontal and flank attacks* thus cutting. eff Baccha’s retreat to Kabul.—Australian Press Association. .
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20706, 2 May 1929, Page 9
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