Battle of Kalpi
| Battle of Kalpi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 22 May 1858 | |
| Location: | Kalpi, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.120035°N 79.722217°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Sir Hugh Rose | Rao Rahib Rajah of banda Rani of Jhansi | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 24 killed 43 wounded |
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Summary
After the victory at the Battle of Koonch, Sir Hugh Rose advanced towards Kalpi. The rebels under Rani Lakshmibai, reinforced by Rao Sahib (nephew of Nana Sahib) and the Rajah of Banda, attacked the British across deep ravines in 40° heat south east of the town. They were forced to retreat however and the town and fort, which were found deserted, were overrun and looted.
External links
Gen Sir Hugh Rose Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Historical books on-line
- The Revolt in Central India, 1857-59 by Army Intelligence Branch 1908 Battle of Kalpi archive.org
- Recollections of the campaign in Malwa and Central India under Major General Sir Hugh Rose GCB by Asst Surgeon John Henry Sylvester FGS 1860 Battle of Kalpi Google Books
- Central India during the rebellion of 1857 and 1858 by Thomas Lowe Capture of Calpee