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Also referred to as the '''Battle of Rajghur''' | |||
{{Battles_Infobox | {{Battles_Infobox | ||
|partof=[[Indian Mutiny]] | |partof=[[Indian Mutiny]] | ||
|date=15 September 1858 | |date=15 September 1858 | ||
|location=Biaora, Madhya Pradesh | |location=Biaora, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh | ||
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
|co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=23.915761,76.917731&z=11&t=h&hl=en 23.915761°N 76.917731°E] | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=23.915761,76.917731&z=11&t=h&hl=en 23.915761°N 76.917731°E] | ||
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|combatant2=Rebel Sepoys | |combatant2=Rebel Sepoys | ||
|commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Michel_(British_Army_officer) Maj-Gen John Michel] | |commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Michel_(British_Army_officer) Maj-Gen John Michel] | ||
|commander2=[ | |commander2=[[Tatya Tope]] | ||
|strength1= | |strength1= | ||
|strength2= | |strength2= | ||
|casualties1= | |casualties1=1 killed<br>3 wounded | ||
|casualties2= | |casualties2= 300 killed<br>27 guns | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Spelling Variants == | == Spelling Variants == | ||
Modern name:Biaora<br> | Modern name:Biaora<br> | ||
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[http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Battle_of_Mungrowlee&action=edit Michel's dispatch] Google Books<br> | [http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Battle_of_Mungrowlee&action=edit Michel's dispatch] Google Books<br> | ||
[http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101018649/ Sir John Michel] ODNB | [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101018649/ Sir John Michel] ODNB | ||
[[Category:Battles|Beorora, Battle of]] | [[Category:Battles|Beorora, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:Central India Campaign|Beorora, Battle of]] | [[Category:Central India Campaign|Beorora, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Mutiny|Beorora, Battle of]] | [[Category:Indian Mutiny|Beorora, Battle of]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:25, 23 April 2011
Also referred to as the Battle of Rajghur
| Battle of Beorora | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 15 September 1858 | |
| Location: | Biaora, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 23.915761°N 76.917731°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj-Gen John Michel | Tatya Tope | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 1 killed 3 wounded |
300 killed 27 guns | |
Spelling Variants
Modern name:Biaora
Variants: Beorora/Bioura
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Michel's dispatch Google Books
Sir John Michel ODNB