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Mutiny at Hansi
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Mutiny at Hansi | ||
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Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
Date: | 29 May 1857 | |
Location: | Hansi, Uttar Pradesh | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 29.1°N 75.97°E | |
Result: | British flight to Hissar | |
Combatants | ||
Hurriana Light Infantry Battalion 4th Irregular Cavalry | ||
Commanders | ||
Capt William J F Stafford | ||
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
Summary
Capt Stafford was the only European officer in Hansi as the adjutant, Lieut Barwell had been sent to Hissar. On receiving information that a mutiny was likely, Capt Stafford ordered all Europeans to go to Hissar.
External Links
Mutiny at Hansi Google Books