Mutiny at Sealkote

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Mutiny at Sealkote
Part of Indian Mutiny
Date: 9 July 1857
Location: Sialkot, Punjab
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 32.513594°N 74.544803°E
Result: Mutiny
Combatants
East India Company Rebel Sepoys
Commanders
Brigadier Brind
Strength
No European troops 46th Native Infantry
One wing 9th Light Punjab Cavalry
Casualties

The regiments were destroyed on 12 & 16 August 1857 at Trimmoo Ghat by the Punjab Movable Column under Brigadier John Nicholson.

European Casualties

Brigadier Brind
Dr Graham
Captain Bishop 46th Native Infantry
Rev J Hunter, wife & child

Spelling Variants

Modern name: Sialkot
Variants: Sealkote

External Links

Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Mutiny at Sealkote Google Books
Sialkot Fort Wikipedia
Revolt in India - Sealkote Google Books
Narrative of a Cavalry Officer Google Books
Sialkot Wikipedia

Recommended Reading

"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548