| The Families In British India Society (FIBIS) is a self-help organisation devoted to members researching their British India family history and the background against which their ancestors led their lives in India under British rule. Let FIBIS help you break down those brick walls in your research |
Battle of Shumshabad
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Battle of Shumshabad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 27 Jan 1858 | |
| Location: | Shamshabad, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 27.538989°N 79.430383°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Adrian Hope | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Field Force
- Two squadrons of 9th Lancers
- Hodson's Horse (200 men)
- One Troop of Bengal Horse Artillery
- HM 42nd Highlanders
- 53rd Regiment of Foot
- 4th Punjaub Rifles
External Links
Action at Shumshabad Google Books
Spelling Variants
Modern Name: Shamshabad
Variants: Shumshabad