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{{Battles_Infobox | {{Battles_Infobox | ||
|partof=[[Indian Mutiny]] | |partof=[[Indian Mutiny]] | ||
| − | |date= | + | |date=9 October 1858 |
| − | |location= | + | |location=Mungaoli, Madhya Pradesh |
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
| − | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=24. | + | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=24.4069,78.094978&z=15&t=h&hl=enn 24.4069°N 78.094978°E] |
| − | |result= | + | |result= British victory |
|territory= | |territory= | ||
|combatant1=[[East India Company]] | |combatant1=[[East India Company]] | ||
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|commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Michel_(British_Army_officer) Maj-Gen John Michel] | |commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Michel_(British_Army_officer) Maj-Gen John Michel] | ||
|commander2=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatya_Tope Tatya Tope] | |commander2=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatya_Tope Tatya Tope] | ||
| − | |strength1= | + | |strength1= 90 cavalry<br>939 infantry<br>8 guns |
|strength2= | |strength2= | ||
|casualties1= | |casualties1= | ||
|casualties2= | |casualties2= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Field Force == | == Field Force == | ||
| − | + | *[[Bengal Artillery]] (62 men and 4 guns) | |
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*[[17th Bengal Lancers|HM 17th Lancers]] (90 men) | *[[17th Bengal Lancers|HM 17th Lancers]] (90 men) | ||
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*[[71st Regiment of Foot|HM 71st Highlanders]] (210 men) | *[[71st Regiment of Foot|HM 71st Highlanders]] (210 men) | ||
| − | *[[100th Regiment of Foot|HM 92nd Highlanders]] ( | + | *[[100th Regiment of Foot|HM 92nd Highlanders]] (300 men) |
| − | *[[19th Regiment of Bombay Infantry|19th Regiment of Native Infantry]] ( | + | *[[19th Regiment of Bombay Infantry|19th Regiment of Native Infantry]] (429 men)<br> |
| − | :'''Total 1, | + | :'''Total 1,091 men'''<br> |
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== Spelling Variants == | == Spelling Variants == | ||
| − | Modern name: | + | Modern name:Mungaoli<br> |
| − | Variants: | + | Variants: Mingrauli/Mungrowlee/Mungroulee<br> |
== Recommended Reading == | == Recommended Reading == | ||
''"Indian Mutiny"'' by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548 | ''"Indian Mutiny"'' by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548 | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
[http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armycampaigns/indiancampaigns/mutiny/mutiny.htm Indian Mutiny 1857-58] The British Empire<br> | [http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armycampaigns/indiancampaigns/mutiny/mutiny.htm Indian Mutiny 1857-58] The British Empire<br> | ||
| − | [http:// | + | [http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Battle_of_Mungrowlee&action=edit Michel's dispatch] Google Books<br> |
[http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101018649/ Sir John Michel] ODNB | [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101018649/ Sir John Michel] ODNB | ||
| − | [[Category:Battles| | + | [[Category:Battles|Mungrowlee, Battle of]] |
| − | [[Category:Central India Campaign| | + | [[Category:Central India Campaign|Mungrowlee, Battle of]] |
| − | [[Category:Indian Mutiny| | + | [[Category:Indian Mutiny|Mungrowlee, Battle of]] |
Revision as of 09:00, 3 October 2009
| Battle of Mungrowlee | ||
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| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 9 October 1858 | |
| Location: | Mungaoli, Madhya Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 24.4069°N 78.094978°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj-Gen John Michel | Tatya Tope | |
| Strength | ||
| 90 cavalry 939 infantry 8 guns |
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| Casualties | ||
Field Force
- Bengal Artillery (62 men and 4 guns)
- HM 17th Lancers (90 men)
- HM 71st Highlanders (210 men)
- HM 92nd Highlanders (300 men)
- 19th Regiment of Native Infantry (429 men)
- Total 1,091 men
Spelling Variants
Modern name:Mungaoli
Variants: Mingrauli/Mungrowlee/Mungroulee
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Michel's dispatch Google Books
Sir John Michel ODNB
