Battle of Kamgaon

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Battle of Kamgaon
Part of
Date: 1850
Location: Khamgaon, Maharashtra
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: 20.698045°N 76.567951°E
Result:
Combatants
Hyderabad Contingent
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 - Reference to Kamgaon
Google Books - Beatson Genealogy
Google Books - Beatson's Service Record