Mutiny at Hansi

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Mutiny at Hansi
Part of Indian Mutiny
Date: 29 May 1857
Location: Hansi, Uttar Pradesh
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 29.1°N 75.97°E
Result: British flight to Hissar
Combatants
Hurriana Light Infantry Battalion
4th Irregular Cavalry
Commanders
Capt William J F Stafford
Strength
Casualties

Summary

Capt Stafford was the only European officer in Hansi as the adjutant, Lieut Barwell had been sent to Hissar. On receiving information that a mutiny was likely, Capt Stafford ordered all Europeans to go to Hissar.

External Links

Mutiny at Hansi Google Books