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Mutiny at Berhampore
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Mutiny at Berhampore | ||
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Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
Date: | 27 February 1857 | |
Location: | Berhampore, West Bengal | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 24.1°N 88.25°E | |
Result: | 34th BNI disbanded | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
Commanders | ||
Lt-Col Mitchell | ||
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
Summary
The 19th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry refused to receive percussion caps due to fears about new greased cartridges until confronted by cavalry and artillery. A court of inquiry censured Colonel Mitchell and ordered the disbandment of the regiment. They were marched to Barrackpore and disbanded on 31 March.
External Links
Mutiny at Berhampore Google Books