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The '''Hindustani Fanatics''' campaign of 1857-58. | The '''Hindustani Fanatics''' campaign of 1857-58. | ||
== Summary == | |||
Saiyid Ahmad Shah was a Wahabi preacher who came into the Yusafzai territory in 1824 when it was part of the Sikh empire. | |||
== Campaign Force 1858== | == Campaign Force 1858== | ||
''Commanded by [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101006429/ Lt Col Sydney J Cotton]''<br> | ''Commanded by [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101006429/ Lt Col Sydney J Cotton]''<br> | ||
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| Hindustani Fanatics | |
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| 1857 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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| Location: Sittana, Nowshera District, NWF | |
| Combatants: | |
| British & Indians | Hindustani Fanatics & Rebel Sepoys |
| Result: British victory | |
| Medals: India General Service Medal 1854 Clasp: North West Frontier | |
| Links: | |
| Category: Hindustani Fanatics | |
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See our interactive map of Hindustani fanatics 1857-58 locations and routes on Google Maps | |
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The Hindustani Fanatics campaign of 1857-58.
Summary
Saiyid Ahmad Shah was a Wahabi preacher who came into the Yusafzai territory in 1824 when it was part of the Sikh empire.
Campaign Force 1858
Commanded by Lt Col Sydney J Cotton
First Column
- Peshawar Light Field Battery (4 guns)
- Peshawar Mountain Train Battery (2 guns)
- 98th Regiment of Foot (260 men)
- 7th Irregular Cavalry (100 men)
- Guides Cavalry (200 men)
- Peshawar Light Horse (30 men)
- Sappers & Miners (100 men)
- 9th Punjab Infantry (400 men)
- 18th Punjab Infantry (400 men)
- 21st Native Infantry (300 men)
- Guides Infantry (300 men)
Second Column
Lieut Col H.Renny, 81st Foot
- 81st Regiment of Foot (200 men)
- 18th Irregular Cavalry (100 men)
- Sappers & Miners (47 men)
- Kelat-i-Ghilzai Regt (200 men)
- 38th Dogras
- 8th Punjab Infantry (450 men)
Third Column
Maj A.T.Allen, 81st Foot
- 81st Foot (105 men)
- 98th Foot (100 men)
- 7th Irregular Cavalry (25 men)
- 18th Irregular Cavalry (25 men)
- Guides Cavalry (600 men)
- 8th Punjab Infantry (54 men)
- 9th Punjab Infantry(137 men)
- 18th Punjab Infantry (185 men)
- 21st Native Infantry (155 men)
- Kelat-i-Ghilzai Regt (254 men)
- Guides Infantry (76 men)
Maj J.R.Becher's Column
- Peshawar Mountain Train Battery (2 guns)
- Hazara Mountain Train Battery (3 guns)
- 2nd Sikh Infantry (300 men)
- 6th Punjab Infantry (450 men)
- 12th Punjab Infantry (300 men)
External Links
Historical Books on-line
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I - Hindustani fanatics archive.org