Mutiny at Berhampore
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| Mutiny at Berhampore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 27 February 1857 | |
| Location: | Berhampore, West Bengal | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 24.1°N 88.25°E | |
| Result: | 34th BNI disbanded | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt-Col Mitchell | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Summary
The 19th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry refused to receive percussion caps due to fears about new greased cartridges until confronted by cavalry and artillery. A court of inquiry censured Colonel Mitchell and ordered the disbandment of the regiment. They were marched to Barrackpore and disbanded on 31 March.
External Links
Mutiny at Berhampore Google Books
