Battle of Rymow

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Battle of Rymow
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Date: 28 November-5 December 1850
Location: Rymow, Moinabad, Andra Pradesh
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates: approx 17.3268°N 78.274666°E
Result: Fort recaptured
Combatants
Hyderabad Contingent Arabs
Commanders
Brigadier William Beatson
Strength
Casualties

Rymow Fort was previously captured from Rohillas in July 1848. by Brigadier Beatson.

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 - Capture of Rhy-Mhow
Google Books - Beatson Genealogy
Google Books - Beatson's Service Record