Battle of Dharoor
| Battle of Dharoor | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Disturbances in Berar | ||
| Date: | 4 February 1851 | |
| Location: | Dharur, Andra Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 17.317136°N 77.742063°E | |
| Result: | Capture of fort | |
| Combatants | ||
| Hyderabad Contingent | Rohillas & Arabs | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brigadier William Beatson | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Brigadier William Beatson was commander of the Nizam of Hyderabad's cavalry which was part of the Hyderabad Contingent consisting of 9,000 cavalry and 6,000 infantry under British officers. He was responsible for the suppression of rebellions by Rohilla & Arab insurgents in Berar. At Dharoor Fort 141 prisoners including 127 Afghans had overpowered the Nizam's garrison and taken possession. Beaston's force laid siege, breached the walls and obtained their surrender.
Field Force
- 2nd Nizam's Cavalry
- Two squadrons 4th Nizam's Cavalry
- One squadron 5th Nizam's Cavalry
- Three companies 4th Nizam's Infantry
- Four companies 5th Nizam's Infantry
- 6th Nizam's Infantry
- Two 18-pounder guns
- Two 8 inch mortars
- One 8 inch howitzer
- Three 6-pounder guns
- One 12-pounder howitzer
Mentioned in Resident's Despatch
Captain Loyd (artilllery officer & engineer)
Superintending Surgeon Geddes
Superintending Surgeon Riddell
Mr F.Soutir
External Links
Capture of Daroor Google Books