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Battle of Beorora
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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