Battle of Shahgunge
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Battle of Shahgunge | ||
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Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
Date: | 5 July 1857 | |
Location: | Shahganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 27.169506°N 77.981004°E | |
Result: | British retreat | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
Commanders | ||
Brig Polwhele | ||
Strength | ||
7,000 infantry 1,500 cavalry 8 heavy calibre guns | ||
Casualties | ||
49 killed 91 wounded |
External Links
The British Empire - Indian Mutiny 1857-58
Google Books - Battle at Shahgunge
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548