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Latest revision as of 17:01, 24 December 2008
| Battle of Shahgunge | ||
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| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 5 July 1857 | |
| Location: | Shahganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 27.169506°N 77.981004°E | |
| Result: | British retreat | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Polwhele | ||
| Strength | ||
| 7,000 infantry 1,500 cavalry 8 heavy calibre guns | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 49 killed 91 wounded |
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External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Battle at Shahgunge
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
