Battle of Rymow

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Battle of Rymow
Part of Disturbances in Berar
Date: 28 November-5 December 1850
Location: Rymow, Moinabad, Andra Pradesh
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: approx 17.3268°N 78.274666°E
Result: Fort recaptured
Combatants
Hyderabad Contingent Arabs
Commanders
Brigadier William Beatson
Strength
Casualties

Rymow Fort was previously captured from Rohillas in July 1848. by Brigadier William Beatson who was commander of the Nizam of Hyderabad's cavalry which was part of the Hyderabad Contingent consisting of 9,000 cavalry and 6,000 infantry under British officers. He was responsible for the suppression of rebellions by Rohilla & Arab insurgents in Berar.

External Links

Google Books - Capture of Rymow
Google Books - Capture of Rhy-Mhow