Siege of Delhi 1857 - Idgah Battery
| Siege of Delhi 1857 - Idgah Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 17 June 1857 | |
| Location: | Idgah Battery, Red Fort, Delhi National Capital Region | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 28.656233°N 77.241066°E | |
| Result: | Successsful British attack | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col Henry Tombs | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Wikipedia - Siege of Delhi
Google Books - Attack on Idgah Battery
Wikipedia - Henry Tombs
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"The Last Mughal" by William Dalrymple 2006 ISBN 9780747587272 10987654
