Battle of Gwalior 1858

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Battle of Gwalior 1858
Part of Indian Mutiny
Date: 19 June 1858
Location: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 26.229876°N 78.16924°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Rebel sepoys
Commanders
Sir Hugh Rose Tatya Tope
Rao Sahib
Strength
Casualties

Summary

After the advance units of the rebels were driven back at the Battle of Kota-ki-Serai Sir Hugh Rose arrived and engaged the enemy before Gwalior on 19 June. The British pursued the rebels through the streets of Lashkar, the new city, and overran the old city at the base of Gwalior Fort. An attack on the main gate was successful and the fort also fell.

External Links

William Waller's VC Wikipedia
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Wikipedia

Historical books on-line

  • Medals of the British Army by Thomas Carter 1861 Battle of Gwalior Google Books
  • Recollections of the Campaign in Malwa and Central India: under Major General Sir Hugh Rose GCB by John Henry Sylvester 1860 Battle of Gwalior Google Books