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Battle of Posgaon
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| Battle of Posgaon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 17 October 1858 | |
| Location: | Puwayan, Shahjahanpur District, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 28.058871°N 80.119474°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Troup | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Puwayan/Pawayan
Variants: Posgaon/Pusgaon
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Battle at Posgaon
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548