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Relief of Shahjehanpore | ||
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Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
Date: | 18 May 1858 | |
Location: | Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 27.876786°N 79.907457°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
Commanders | ||
Col Hall (defence force) Brig John Jones (relief force) |
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Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
Defence Force
- One wing of 82nd Foot
- Lt de Kantzow's Irregular Horse
- A few artillerymen
- 4 guns
Relief Force
- 60th Rifles
- 79th Highlanders
- 22nd Punjaub Infantry
- Two squadrons of Carabiniers
- Cureton's Horse
- Some artillery and guns
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Battle at Shajahanpur
Wikipedia - Shahjahanpur
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548