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== Recommended Reading ==
== Recommended Reading ==
''"Sahib"'' pp.6-18, by R. Holmes 2006 ISBN 0007137532
''Sahib-The British Soldier in India 1750-1914'' pp.6-18, by R. Holmes 2006. See review [[Military reading list]]

Latest revision as of 08:40, 28 May 2014

Battle of Wadni Fort
Part of 1st Sikh War
Date: 16 December 1845
Location: Near Jagraon, Punjab
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 30.750065°N 75.437207°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Sikh Empire
Commanders
Maj-Gen Sir Hugh Gough
Strength
Casualties

External Links

Wikipedia - 1st Sikh War
Sikhiwiki - 1st Anglo-Sikh War
Google Books - Wadni


Recommended Reading

Sahib-The British Soldier in India 1750-1914 pp.6-18, by R. Holmes 2006. See review Military reading list