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+ | Also referred to as the '''Battle of Rajghur''' | ||
{{Battles_Infobox | {{Battles_Infobox | ||
|partof=[[Indian Mutiny]] | |partof=[[Indian Mutiny]] | ||
|date=15 September 1858 | |date=15 September 1858 | ||
− | |location=Biaora, Madhya Pradesh | + | |location=Biaora, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh |
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
|co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=23.915761,76.917731&z=11&t=h&hl=en 23.915761°N 76.917731°E] | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=23.915761,76.917731&z=11&t=h&hl=en 23.915761°N 76.917731°E] | ||
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|combatant2=Rebel Sepoys | |combatant2=Rebel Sepoys | ||
|commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Michel_(British_Army_officer) Maj-Gen John Michel] | |commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Michel_(British_Army_officer) Maj-Gen John Michel] | ||
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|strength1= | |strength1= | ||
|strength2= | |strength2= | ||
− | |casualties1= | + | |casualties1=1 killed<br>3 wounded |
− | |casualties2= | + | |casualties2= 300 killed<br>27 guns |
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== Spelling Variants == | == Spelling Variants == | ||
Modern name:Biaora<br> | Modern name:Biaora<br> | ||
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[http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Battle_of_Mungrowlee&action=edit Michel's dispatch] Google Books<br> | [http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Battle_of_Mungrowlee&action=edit Michel's dispatch] Google Books<br> | ||
[http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101018649/ Sir John Michel] ODNB | [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101018649/ Sir John Michel] ODNB | ||
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[[Category:Battles|Beorora, Battle of]] | [[Category:Battles|Beorora, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:Central India Campaign|Beorora, Battle of]] | [[Category:Central India Campaign|Beorora, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Mutiny|Beorora, Battle of]] | [[Category:Indian Mutiny|Beorora, Battle of]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:25, 23 April 2011
Also referred to as the Battle of Rajghur
Battle of Beorora | ||
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Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
Date: | 15 September 1858 | |
Location: | Biaora, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 23.915761°N 76.917731°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
Commanders | ||
Maj-Gen John Michel | Tatya Tope | |
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
1 killed 3 wounded |
300 killed 27 guns |
Spelling Variants
Modern name:Biaora
Variants: Beorora/Bioura
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Michel's dispatch Google Books
Sir John Michel ODNB