Battle of Imambara
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Battle of Imambara | ||
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Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
Date: | 14 March 1858 | |
Location: | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 26.850791°N 80.939643°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
Commanders | ||
Brig Gen Thomas Franks | Nana Sahib | |
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
This was part of the Events at Lucknow in the Oude Campaign during the Indian Mutiny
Summary
Colin Campbell leading the Army of Oude returned to recapture Lucknow. A major action took place at the Imambara.
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire website
Capture of Lucknow Wikipedia
Attack on the Imambara Google Books
Imambara Mosque Ames Library image