Battle of Alambagh (Lucknow) Sept 1857
| Battle of Alambagh (Lucknow) Sept 1857 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 23 September 1857 | |
| Location: | Alambagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.812800°N 80.901300°E | |
| Result: | British success | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Gen James Neill | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
This was part of Havelock's Campaign and the Events at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny
Summary
At the end of July Major General Sir Henry Havelock attempted to relieve the city from Cawnpore but was forced to retire due to lack of forces. In September Maj-Gen Sir James Outram with reinforcements took command at Cawnpore and mounted a relief expedition under Havelock who drove the rebels from their strongpoint at Alambagh.
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire website
Siege of Lucknow Wikipedia
Alambagh taken Google Books
Battle at Alambagh Google Books
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"My Indian Mutiny Diary" by WH Russell 1967 ISBN 0527781207