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Battle of Rymow
| Battle of Rymow | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of | ||
| Date: | November 1850 | |
| Location: | Rymow, Moinabad, 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
William Ferguson Beatson (1804–1872) 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 [1]. He was responsible for the suppression of rebellions by Rohilla & Arab insurgents.
External Links
Google Books - Capture of Rymow
Google Books - Beatson Genealogy
Google Books - Beatson's Service Record