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Defence of Alambagh (Lucknow)
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| Defence of Alambagh (Lucknow) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 27 November 1857-10 March 1858 | |
| Location: | Alambagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.812800°N 80.901300°E | |
| Result: | British success | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir James Outram | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Wikipedia - Siege of Lucknow
Wikipedia - Alambagh
Google Books - Outram at Alumbaugh
Dictionary of National Biography - James Outram
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"My Indian Mutiny Diary" by WH Russell 1967 ISBN 0527781207