Mutiny at Allygurh
| Mutiny at Allygurh | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 20 May 1857 | |
| Location: | Allygurh, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 27.893754°N 78.068142°E | |
| Result: | British flight to Hattrass | |
| Combatants | ||
| 9th Native Infantry | ||
| Commanders | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Summary
Four companies of the 9th BNI mutinied, plundered the treasury and broke open the gaol. Lieutenant De Kantzow bravely tried to dissuade them and barely escaped with his life. The 1st Irregular Gwalior Cavalry escorted the Europeans to safety in Hattrass.
External Links
Mutiny at Allygurh Google Books