Battle of Gailee (Lucknow)
| Battle of Gailee (Lucknow) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 22 December 1857 | |
| Location: | Gaili, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.812800°N 80.901300°E | |
| Result: | British success | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir James Outram | ||
| Strength | ||
| 4,000 infantry 400 cavalry 4 guns | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Action at Guilee
Wikipedia - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"My Indian Mutiny Diary" by WH Russell 1967 ISBN 0527781207