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Battle of Jugdeespoore
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| Battle of Jugdeespoore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 12 August 1857 | |
| Location: | Jagdispur, Bihar | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.450015°N 81.616669°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Major Vincent Eyre | Koer Singh | |
| Strength | ||
| 450 | ||
| Casualties | ||
Field Detachment
- HM 5th Fusiliers (160 men)
- HM 10th Foot (200 men)
- Sikhs (100 men)
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Battle at Jagdispur
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548