Battle of Rymow

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Battle of Rymow
Part of
Date: November 1850
Location: Rymow, Moinabad, 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.

External Links

Google Books - Capture of Rymow
Google Books - Beatson Genealogy
Google Books - Beatson's Service Record