Battle of Rymow
| Battle of Rymow | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of | ||
| Date: | 28 November-5 December 1850 | |
| Location: | Rymow, Moinabad, Andra Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 17.3268°N 78.274666°E | |
| Result: | Fort recaptured | |
| Combatants | ||
| Hyderabad Contingent | Arabs | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brigadier William Beatson | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Rymow Fort was previously captured from Rohillas in July 1848. by Brigadier Beatson.
Brigadier William Beatson
William Ferguson Beatson (1804–1872) was commander of the Nizam of Hyderabad's cavalry which was part of the Hyderabad Contingent consisting of 9,000 cavalry and 6,000 infantry under British officers [1]. He was responsible for the suppression of rebellions by Rohilla & Arab insurgents.
External Links
Google Books - Capture of Rymow
Google Books - Capture of Rhy-Mhow
Google Books - Beatson Genealogy
Google Books - Beatson's Service Record