Recapture of Lucknow
| Recapture of Lucknow | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 1-21 March 1858 | |
| Location: | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.850791°N 80.939643°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Sir Colin Campbell Sir Edward Lugard |
Nana Sahib Maulvi of Faizabad | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
This was part of the Events at Lucknow in the Oude Campaign during the Indian Mutiny
Summary
Colin Campbell leading the Army of Oude returned to recapture Lucknow.
See also
- Battle of La Martinière 9 March 1858
- Battle of Begum Kothi 11 March 1858
- Battle of Imambara 14 March 1858
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire website
Capture of Lucknow Wikipedia
Recapture Google Books
Shannon's Naval Brigade at Lucknow Google Books
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Wikipedia
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"My Indian Mutiny Diary" by WH Russell 1967 ISBN 0527781207
