On 19 January 1839, the British East India Company landed Royal Marines at Aden to secure the territory for its strategic importance regarding its location in the main British shipping route to India.
On 19 January 1839, the British East India Company landed the Royal Marines of the 24th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry at Aden who stormed and captured the city. The British secured the territory for its strategic importance regarding its location in the main British shipping route to India.