Battle of Khankhur
| Battle of Khankhur | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 7 April 1858 | |
| Location: | Bhongaon, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 27.616857°N 79.270066°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Thomas Seaton | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Field Force
Artillery
- 7th Cot 14th Btn Royal Artillery
- No 4 Field Battery
- 6 European officers and 74 other ranks
- 1 Native NCO and 13 syce drivers
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Bhongaon
Variants: Bhargain/Bowgong/Bangown
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Battle of Khankhur
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by D Saul 2002 ISBN 0141005548
Survey map 1920-1946
"My Indian Mutiny Diary" by WH Russell 1967 ISBN 0527781207