Battle of Shahgunge

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Battle of Shahgunge
Part of Indian Mutiny
Date: 5 July 1857
Location: Shahganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 27.169506°N 77.981004°E
Result: British retreat
Combatants
East India Company Rebel Sepoys
Commanders
Brig Polwhele
Strength
7,000 infantry
1,500 cavalry
8 heavy calibre guns
Casualties
49 killed
91 wounded

External Links

The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Battle at Shahgunge

Recommended Reading

"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548