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== Summary == | |||
After the victory at the [[Battle of Koonch]], [[Hugh Rose|Sir Hugh Rose]] advanced towards Kalpi. The rebels under [[Rani Lakshmibai]], reinforced by Rao Sahib (nephew of Nana Sahib) and the Rajah of Banda, attacked the British in 40° heat south east of the town. They were forced to retreat however and the town and fort which were found deserted, were overrun. | |||
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Revision as of 11:34, 25 April 2011
| Battle of Kalpi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 22 May 1858 | |
| Location: | Kalpi, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.120035°N 79.722217°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Sir Hugh Rose | Rao Rahib Rajah of banda Rani of Jhansi | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Summary
After the victory at the Battle of Koonch, Sir Hugh Rose advanced towards Kalpi. The rebels under Rani Lakshmibai, reinforced by Rao Sahib (nephew of Nana Sahib) and the Rajah of Banda, attacked the British in 40° heat south east of the town. They were forced to retreat however and the town and fort which were found deserted, were overrun.
External Link
Gen Sir Hugh Rose Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Capture of Kalpi Google Books
Historical books on-line
- The Revolt in Central India, 1857-59 by Army Intelligence Branch 1908 Battle of Kalpi archive.org
- Recollections of the campaign in Malwa and Central India under Major General Sir Hugh Rose GCB by Asst Surgeon John Henry Sylvester FGS 1860 Battle of Kalpi Google Books