Siege of Delhi 1857 - Idgah Battery
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| Siege of Delhi 1857 - Idgah Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 17 June 1857 | |
| Location: | Shahi Idgah Colony,Delhi National Capital Region | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 28.65361°N 77.205845°E | |
| Result: | Successsful British attack | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col Henry Tombs | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
This event was part of the Delhi Campaign during the Indian Mutiny
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire
Siege of Delhi Wikipedia
Attack on Idgah Battery Google Books
Henry Tombs Wikipedia
Siege Map Google Books
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"The Last Mughal" by William Dalrymple 2006 ISBN 9780747587272 10987654
