Mutiny at Neemuch
| Mutiny at Neemuch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 3 June 1857 | |
| Location: | Neemuch, Madhyah Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 24.25°N 74.91°E | |
| Result: | Mutiny | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Colonel Abbott | ||
| Strength | ||
| No European troops | 72nd Native Infantry Wing of 1st Bengal Native Cavalry | |
| Casualties | ||
Summary
On the mutiny of the two native regiments, Col Abbott and the European officers defended by a wing of the 7th Gwalior Regiment held out in the fort for three hours. Before the rebels could make a serious assault, fifteen officers, three ladies and three children fled to a small fort at Jawud about twelve miles away. Major Burton in command of a force of 1,500 men sent to protect Jawud arrived and took the fugitives to his camp. Next day and advance was made towards the rebels but there had moved off in the direction of Agra.
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Historical Books on-line
Annals of the Indian Rebellion 1857-58 Vol I by Noah Alfred Chick Mutiny at Azimgurh
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548