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Battle of Nujeebabad
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| Battle of Nujeebabad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 18 April 1858 | |
| Location: | Najibabad, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 29.629243°N 78.318711°E | |
| Result: | ||
| Combatants | ||
| Roorkee Field Force | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig John Jones | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Roorkee Field Force
3,000 troops
- HM 60th Rifles (568 rank & file)
- 1st Sikh Infantry (444 rank & file)
- Coke's Rifles
- 17th Punjaub Infantry (704 rank & file and 70 sabres)
- Moultan Horse (600 sabres)
- Detachment of Engineers (103 rank & file)
- 8 heavy guns
- 6 light guns
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Battle at Nujeebabad Google Books
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548