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== Brigadier [[William Beatson ]] ==
William Ferguson Beatson (1804–1872) was commander of the Nizam of Hyderabad's cavalry which was part of the [[Hyderabad Contingent]] consisting of 9,000 cavalry and 6,000 infantry under British officers. He was responsible for the suppression of rebellions by Rohilla & Arab insurgents.
