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Battle of Richwa
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Battle of Richwa | ||
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Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
Date: | 16 May 1859 | |
Location: | Richwa, Near Basoda, Madhya Pradesh | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | approx 23.846904°N 77.926738°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company Basoda Field Force |
Rebel Sepoys | |
Commanders | ||
Capt Fords Roome | Adil Mahomed Khan | |
Strength | ||
250 10th Regiment N.I. 200 Mayne's Horse 250 Camel Corps |
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Casualties | ||
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Not found
Variants: Richwa/Reechea
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Roome's Despatch
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548