Battle of Richwa
| Battle of Richwa | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 16 May 1859 | |
| Location: | Richwa, Near Basoda, Madhya Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 23.846904°N 77.926738°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company Basoda Field Force |
Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Capt Fords Roome | Adil Mahomed Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 250 10th Regiment N.I. 200 Mayne's Horse 250 Camel Corps |
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| Casualties | ||
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Not found
Variants: Richwa/Reechea
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Roome's Despatch
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548