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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