Battle of Dharoor
| Battle of Dharoor | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of | ||
| Date: | 4 February 1851 | |
| Location: | Dharur, Andra Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 17.317136°N 77.742063°E | |
| Result: | Capture of fort | |
| Combatants | ||
| Hyderabad Contingent | Rohillas & Arabs | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brigadier William Beatson | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Brigadier William Beatson
William Ferguson Beatson (1804–1872) 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 [1]. He was responsible for the suppression of rebellions by Rohilla & Arab insurgents.
Field Force
Two squadrons 4th Nizam's Cavalry
One squadron 5th Nizam's Cavalry
Three companies 4th Nizam's Infantry
Four companies 5th Nizam's Infantry
6th regiment Nizam's Infantry
Two 18 pounder guns
Two 8 inch mortars
One 8 inch howitzer
Three 6 pounder guns
One 12 pounder howitzer
Mentioned in Resident's Despatch
Captain Loyd (artilllery officer & engineer)
Superintending Surgeon Geddes
Superintending Surgeon Riddell
Mr F.Soutir
External Links
Google Books - Capture of Daroor
Google Books - Beatson Genealogy
Google Books - Beatson's Service Record