Battle of Lower Nepaul Range
| Battle of Lower Nepaul Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 28 March 1859 | |
| Location: | Butwal, Nepal | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 27.704097°N 83.453975°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col R.D.Kelly Capt J.F.Stafford Capt R.Renny |
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| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Col Kelly's Despatch
Google Books - Capt Renny's Despatch
Google Books - Capt Stafford's Despatch
Capt Stafford's Column
7th Punjab Infantry
HM 13th Light Infantry (92 men) under Lieut Gilbert
Capt Renny's Column
3rd Sikh Infantry
HM 13th Light Infantry (92 men) under Capt Peel
Picket Chain
Royal Artillery Field Battery under Maj Henry
HM 13th Light Infantry (remainder of wing) under Lt Col King
HM 34th Regiment under Lt Col Simpson
Jat Horse under Capt Jackson
HM 70th Regiment & Pathan Horse under Lieut Vivian
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"My Indian Mutiny Diary" by WH Russell 1967 ISBN 0527781207