Battle of Birwa Fort
| Battle of Birwa Fort | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 21 October 1858 | |
| Location: | Vicinity of Sandila, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 27.067312°N 80.511885°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Gen George Barker | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Brigadier Barker's Column
- 300 bayonets 88th Regiment of Foot
- 300 bayonets 3rd Batt The Rifle Brigade
- 170 sabres 2nd Dragoon Guards
- 550 bayonets Oude Police Infantry
- 20 men Punjab Pioneers
- Royal Artillery
- One 18-pounder
- One 8" howitzer
- Two 8" mortars
- Two 5.5" mortars
- Bengal Artillery (8 field guns)
Spelling Variants
Modern name: not found
Variants:Birwah/Birwah
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Capture of Birwah