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== Summary ==
Once the news of the mutinies at [[Meerut]] and [[Delhi]] became known, units were called to [[Umballa]] to form a siege army for Delhi. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Anson_(British_Army_major-general) Major General George Anson], Commander-in-Chief in India, died of cholera on 27 may and was succeeded by [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101001452/ Major General Henry Barnard]. Joined from Meerut by [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101029639/ Brigadier Archdale Wilson], Barnard reached Delhi on 8 June where he established a position on a ridge north of the city.<br>
