Occupation of Kirwee
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Booty siezed at Kirwee was the subject of the Banda and Kirwee Prize Money case.
| Occupation of Kirwee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 6 June 1858 | |
| Location: | Karwi, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 25.226659°N 80.899555°E | |
| Result: | British occupied the town | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen George Whitlock | Narrain Rao Madho Rao | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Karwi
Variants: Kirwee
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Kirwee Google Books
Life of Whitlock incl Occupation of Kirwee on Jeremy Archer's family history site
