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Revision as of 13:58, 6 September 2008

Battle of Palembang
Part of Java Expedition
Date: March 1812
Location: Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia
Presidency: Madras
Co-ordinates: 2.9910113°S 104.75739°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Sultan of Palembang
Commanders
Brig Gen Sir Robert Gilllespie
Strength
Casualties