Second Battle of Cawnpore (1857)

Second Battle of Cawnpore (British Empire & 25px East India Company vs Rebel Company sepoys) took place in 1857 during Indian Mutiny of 1857.

Battle facts

• Year: 1857
• Date: 1857-12-06
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Indian Mutiny of 1857
• Side A: British Empire, 25px East India Company
• Side B: Rebel Company sepoys
• Commanders (A): Sir Colin Campbell
• Commanders (B): Tatya Tope, Rao Sahib
• Casualties: 99 killed and wounded (British Empire & 25px East India Company), Unknown; but heavy 32 guns captured (Rebel Company sepoys)
• Outcome: British–EIC victory
• Coordinates: 26.450°, 80.332°

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