Abazai, fortress on the Sawad River, v2.p372
Abbas Ali
saves Capt. Conolly’s life, v4.p411
supplies Capt. Conolly with money, v4.p411
bravely offers his life to protect Capt. Conolly, v4.p392
offers to desert from rebels if pardoned, v4.p393
his offer declined, v4.p394
becomes an active leader of rebels, v4.p394
ultimately pardoned by Lord Canning, v4.p397
Abbott, Capt.,
secures quiescence of the Haidarabad Contingent, v5.p8
reconnoitres Gwaliar (June ’58), v5.p151
drives rebels through Gwaliar cantonments, v5.p152
his dash and gallantry at Jaura-Alipur, v5.p161
his splendid services in Central India, v5.p59
Abbott, Col. Augustus,
Inspector-General of Ordnance, v1.p377
advises temporary press gagging, v1.p394
Abbott, James, settles the Hazarah district, v1.p22
Abbott, Lieut., joins in gallant charge at v5.p51
Abbott, Major, appeals to the loyalty of his men, and is supported by them, at Dehli, v2.p65
Abbott’s Battery, specially distinguished at attack on Dehli Ridge (18 June), v2.p414
Abdulah, the Chaprasi sent by the King of Dehli’s physician to attend Capt. Douglas, v2.p497
Abdul Ali, bravely offers his life to protect Capt. Conolly, v4.p392
Abdul Gani Khwaja,
an educated and wealthy gentleman of Dhakah, v6.p29
informs Mr. Davidson of intended rising in Dhakah, v6.p29
Aberdeen, Lord,
becomes Foreign Secretary, v1.p270
presses Viscount Canning to take office under Lord Derby, v1.p272
his Coalition Ministry, v1.p273
supports Lord Canning’s Oudh policy, v5.p180
Abor, expedition of Naval Brigade against hillmen of (Feb ’59), v6.p170
Abor hillmen, campaign in Asam against (1859), v6.p32
Abu, mountain in Sirohi, v3.px, v3.p164
description of, v6.p163
famous Jain temple on, v6.p163n
Col. G. Lawrence there at outbreak of Mutiny, v3.p170
its garrison in August, v4.p88
attack of mutineers, and their repulse (21 Aug), v4.p389
Abu Bakht Mirza, a Dehli prince, secreted in Humayun’s tomb, v4.p55
Alfa Zaffar, Prince, becomes titular Emperor, as Bahadur Shah, v2.p8
Adil Muhammad, a rebel leader, hides in Sironj, v5.p310
Adoption,
the right of, v1.p51
of heir to property, v1.p51
of heir to sovereignty, v1.p51
its importance to Hindus, v1.p50, v5.p15
religions obligation of the right, v5.p16
Col. Low strongly supports the right, v1.p59
disastrous instances of Lord Dalhousie’s refusal to recognize the right, v1.p60, v1.p67
effect produced by this refusal, v5.p16
the denial of the right one cause of the Mutiny, v5.p271
Afghanistan,
Lord Auckland’s war with, v1.p94
first war with, its effect on Bengal Army, v1.p201
effect of English expulsion from, v2.p463
its contiguity draws European troops to the Panjab, v1.p252
Sipahi feeling as to a war in, v1.p254
conduct of the Sipahis in, v5.p283
Lord Canning compelled to have dealings with, v1.p305
engagement of amity with (30 Mar ’55), v1.p314
John Lawrence’s opinion of the subsidy to be given to, v1.p322
presence of British officers in Kabul deprecated, v1.p323
Articles of Agreement with (26 Jan ’57), v1.p324
Afghans,
enlisted freely by Sir J. Lawrence, v2.p355
fear of irruption from, v2.p359
many anciently settled in south-eastern Bengal, v6.p3
they intrigue in Oudh affairs (1800), v1.p83
join rebellion in Mandesar, v5.p44
Afridis, their dangerous proximity to Peshawar, v2.p336
Afzul-ud-daulah, the Nizam, see Nizam, the
Agar,
a station for Gwaliar troops, v3.p136
commands line of communication by the Narbada, v3.p137
roads near, cleared of marauders, v5.p259
occupied by Capt. Meade, v5.p260
Agartalah, Chitragaon mutineers stopped in their approach to, v4.p294
Agnew, Mr. Vans, see Vans Agnew, Mr
Agnew, Adjutant-General. informed of mutiny at Vellur, v1.p162
Agra, a division of N.W. Prov., v6.p38
situation, and description, v2.pxv
the garrison of, v3.p99
Mr. John Colvin Lieut.-Governor in, v3.p96
generous principles regulating settlement of, v1.p126
Sir H. Lawrence’s visit, on his way to Oudh, v1.p321
conspiracy before the Mutiny at, v5.p292
Mirath outbreak telegraphed to lady at, v1.p437
the rising is a surprise, v3.p98
Mr. Colvin summons council of war at (11 May), v3.p98
decision of the first council, v3.p96
Mr. Colvin proposes retirement within the Fort, but is opposed by others, v3.p98
news of seizure of Dehli reaches (14 May), v1.p438
news of Eraser’s murder, v1.p438
troops stationed at, v3.p98
Mr. Colvin addresses the troops, and is received equivocally, v3.p99
Col. Fraser accurately gauges the gravity of the crisis, v3.p99
reassuring telegram from (19 May), v2.p93
Mr. Colvin wavers in action, v3.p99
Precautionary measures
Mr. Colvin calls for help from Native States, v3.p101
Gwaliar and Bharatpur send aid to, v3.p101
Sindhia sends his Body-guard to protect, v3.p111
The Proclamation and Disarmament
Mr. Colvin’s proclamation of pardon issued (25 May), v3.p103
Mr. Colvin’s proclamation superseded by one from Supreme Government, v3.p108
after Mathura mutiny, Mr. Drummond urges retirement to Fort, v3.p109
disarmament of Sipahis at (31 May), v3.p110
unprotected state of entire line of roads to Calcutta during May, v2.p143
Volunteer Force raised in, v3.p110
made safe in May, v1.p443
direct communication with Calcutta severed, v3.p111
beleaguered by mutineers in June, v2.p310
its position in rebel plan of operations, v3.p118
the native police trusted, but in many ways frustrate designs of the English, v3.p176
march of mutineers against (20 June), v3.p176
volunteers at, placed under command of Major Prendergast, v3.p175
non-combatants allowed to enter fort, v3.p176
property not allowed to be saved in fort, v3.p176
its condition, and garrison, at the end of June, v3.p175
native contingents present at, in July, v3.p177
Attack by Mutineers
Mutineer troops reach Fathpur-Sikri (2 July), v3.p177
Karauli levies sent to Shahganj, v3.p177
threatened apoplexy forces Mr. Colvin to resign temporarily, v3.p177
measures taken by temporary Council for defence of, v3.p178
Kota Contingent ordered to attack advancing mutineers, v3.p178
Kota Contingent mutiny, v3.p179
Mr. Colvin resumes direction of affairs (4 July), v3.p179
Karauli levies sent away, as untrustworthy, v3.p179
Volunteer Cavalry report approach of mutineers towards Shahganj, v3.p179
Brig. Polwhele goes out to meet mutineers, v3.p180
force with which Brig. Polwhele began battle of Sassiah, v3.p180
defeat of Gen. Polwhele at Sassiah by over-caution (5 July), v3.p185
Brig. Polwhele removed from command, v3.p191
command of troops at, given to Col. Cotton, v3.p191
Authority unseated
Massacre at (6 July), v3.p186
released gaolbirds from, traverse the country in chains, v6.p100
King of Dehli proclaimed in, v3.p186
British authority re-asserted, v3.p186
disastrous results of Mr. Colvin’s over-confidence, v3.p188
Life in the Fort
Lala Joti Parshad provisions fort, v3.p191
number of people shut up in fort, v3.p189
life in the fort, v3.p187
expedition sent to relieve Aligarh (24 Aug) v3.p192
childish routine maintained at, v3.p193
Mr. Colvin dies of over-work (9 Sept), v3.p194
Mr. Reade becomes senior civil officer at, v4.p66
Mr. Reade offers to subordinate himself to military chief, v4.p66
fears at. that Col. Greathed’s column would proceed direct to Kanhpur, v4.p67
obstacles to defence of fort cleared away, v4.p67
Col. Fraser created Chief Commissioner (30 Sept), v4.p67
on Col. Greathed’s approach, mutineers retire to Kari Nadi, v4.p69
Col. Greathed’s column arrives there, v4.p65
the authorities misinform Col. Greathed as to position of mutineers, v4.p69n
Col. Greathed fortunately insists on good camping ground for his troops, v4.p70
the surprise at (10 Oct), v4.p70
rout of mutineers, and capture of their guns and camp, v4.p72
Release from the Fort
Raising of Meade’s Horse at, v5.p217
siege-train ordered from, by Sir Colin Campbell, v4.p217
office of Chief Commissioner abolished (9 Feb ’55), v4.p291
Brig. Showers takes command at, v5.p216
rebels at Kachru surprised, and ringleaders captured (20 Mar ’58), v5.p216
critical condition of town during first half of 1858, v5.p217
effect of Sindhia’s defeat at Gwaliar on, v5.p219
Sindhia escorted from Dholpur to, v5.p219
Sindhia returns to Dholpur, v5.p219
Queen’s Proclamation published at (1 Nov ’58), v5.p276
Agrohah, a town of Hisar, v6.p140
Ahmadabad, Tantia Topi plunders traders from, v5.p248
Ahmad Khan, Saiyid,
persuades Nawab of Najibabad to keep from open revolt, v6.p108
loyally takes charge of Bijnaur, v6.p111
driven from Bijnaur by Mahmud Khan, v6.p111
Ahmad Shah, see Maulavi, the
Ahmad Shah Durani, his victory at Panipat (1761), v6.p140
Ahmad Ulah, a Wahabi Maulavi arrested by Mr. Tayler at Patna, v3.p34
Ahmad Ullah, the famous Maulavi, v4.pxix
his death (5 June ’58), v4.p380
See also Maulavi, the
Ahsan Ulla Khan,
his evidence as to the murder of Mr. Fraser and Capt. Douglas, v5.p318
his evidence as to the personal concern of the King in the cruel treatment of Europeans, v5.p330
he is granted an indemnity for full evidence, v5.p351
Ahusi, place where Kunwar Singh eluded pursuit of Brig. Douglas, v4.p332
Aikman, Lieut.,
his gallant capture of the Selimgarh (20 Sept), v4.p47
joins Gen. Franks with his Cavalry, v4.p235
his gallant deed on the banks of the Gumti, v4.p236
wins the Victoria Cross (1 Mar ’58), v4.p236n
Ainslie, Brig., advances towards Ranod from Jhansi, v5.p254
Aislabie, Lieut.,
leads men into Dehli to stop revolt (11 May), v2.p65
brings his guns into Dehli after stormers (14 Sept), v4.p37
Aitken, Lieut.,
commands at the Treasury Buildings, Lakhnao, v3.p297
his important position at the Baillie Guard, v3.p385
assaults and captures gateway to Farhat Bakhsh Palace, Lakhnao, v4.p108
leads sortie of 26 Sept., v4.p111n
takes part in sortie from Lakhnao entrenchment (29 Sept), v4.p110
Ajaigarh,
description of state, v6.p79n
Rajah of, lends aid to preserve order in Bandah, v6.p79
Ajitmal, occupied by Rup Singh, v5.p215
Ajit Singh, uncle of Man Singh
joins in revolt, v5.p233
driven from Pauri along with his nephew Man Singh, v5.p233
surprised and defeated by Major Robertson at Bijapur (3 Sept ’58), v5.p234
escapes from Bijapur encounter, v5.p235
joins Tantia Topi, v5.p310
escapes from Capt. Meade, v5.p262
encamps near Mahudra, v5.p262
flies with his comrades to Sironj, v5.p262n
Ajmir,
situation and description,
its importance, and garrison, v3.p165
the fort garrisoned by disaffected Sipahis, is reinforced by more of the disaffected, v3.p165
arsenal secured by Col. Dixon, v3.p166
Col. G. Lawrence orders repair of fort, v3.p170
reinforced by British troops, v3.p170
routine of civil duties preserved in, v4.p386
outbreak at gaol (9 Aug), v4.p386
Col. Lawrence pursues and cuts up rioters, v4.p387
effect of Mutiny on troops at Gwaliar, v3.p113
hill commanding arsenal, faithfully guarded by Muhammadans, v3.p170n
Ajun Khan,
intriguing border chief, v2.p372
comes down to Prangar to communicate with disloyal Sipahis, v2.p373
Ajudhia, Gem Hope Grant sinks rebel boat at, v5.p189
Aka, a tribe to the north of Lower Provinces, v6.p2
Akalpura,
refuses to pay revenue, v6.p132
stormed and captured by Mr. Dunlop, v6.p132
Akbar, Emperor, rebuilds town of Allahabad, v6.p69
Akbarabad, occupied by Col. Greathed, v4.p65
Akbar Shah, becomes King of Dehli (Dec 1806), v2.p5
Akbarpur, place near Kanhpur, v4.p161
Capt. Rattray defeats a body of rebels there (7 Oct), v4.p312
fords at, watched by Brig. Edwards, v5.p242
Akhund of Sawad, intrigues with disaffected Sipahis, v2.p373
Akyab, contemplated road from to Chatgaon, v1.p340
Alambagh,
meaning of word, and history of place, v4.pxiii
description of, v4.p239
mutineers endeavour to defend, against Gen. Havelock, v3.p358
capture of (23 Sept), v3.p359
left in charge of Major McIntyre, v4.p109
the garrison with which held, v4.p108
Brig. Hope Grant advances towards, v4.p74
Col. Adrian Hope sent to provision, v4.p107
Gen. Outram communicates by semaphore with, v4.p115
Maj. McIntyre’s able defence of, v4.p120
Sir Colin Campbell reaches with his force (12 Nov), v4.p120
left in charge of Capt. Moir, during attack on city, v4.p121
Sir J. Outram placed in command of, v4.p155
defences erected by him, v4.p239
the great service rendered by Sir J. Outram’s defence of, v4.p251
Rebel attempts to recapture
Strong party sent from, with convoy, v4.p242
rebels make determined attack on (12 Jan ’58), v4.p242
complete defeat of grand attack, v4.p244
second attack, at Jalalabad, defeated (16 Jan ’58), v4.p243
reinforcement arrives at, v4.p246
defeat of the Maulavi’s renewed attack (15 Feb ’58), v4.p246
the rebels feint a grand attack, but fear to advance, v4.p247
rebels make a most determined attack (21 Feb ’58), v4.p247
this grand attack also defeated, v4.p248
despairing attack of rebels on (25 Feb ’58), v4.p248
last grand attack defeated, v4.p250
Sir Colin Campbell returns to (3 Mar ’58), v4.p253
Brig. Franklyn placed in command of, v4.p280
rebels make violent attack on, v4.p280
Brig. Franklyn completely defeats the attackers, v4.p281
Jung Bahadur clears the front of Alambagh by penetrating Lakhnao, v4.p281
Albert, Prince, his action in moulding the Queen’s famous Proclamation, v5.p272
Aldwell, Mrs.,
her description of imprisonment in Dehli, v5.p330
escapes from the massacre at Dehli, v2.p75n
Alexander, Capt.,
detaches Gwaliar Cavalry to rescue Europeans at Aligarh, v3.p195
sent by Sindhia, with Cavalry, to protect Agra, v3.p101
he and his officers, dismissed by their men, at Hathras (1 July), v3.p197
Alexander, Capt.,
sent with his wife from Urai by his mutinous Sipahis, v6.p174
escorted by his mutinous troops safely to Agra, v6.p98
Alexander, Lieut., leads charge to rescue guns at Allahabad, but is shot (6 June), v2.p188
Alexander, Mr., Commissioner, hears of intended mutiny at Bareli, v3.p206
Alexander, Mr. H. A. R., Magistrate of Dhakah, v6.p28
Alford, Sergeant-Major, greatly distinguishes himself at attack on Bandah, v5.p137
Ali Bakhsh,
a faithful servant and true hero, v6.p65n
shelters Mr. Niblett at Azamgarh, v6.p63
assists Mr. Venables in re-establishing authority in Azamgarh, v6.p64
forms Committee of Public Safety during absence of English, v6.p65
promoted for his services, v6.p65n
Aliganj, strong rebel position at, v4.p350
Aligarh, a district of Mirath, v6.p38
description of district, v3.px, v6.p137
garrison of, v3.p102
Inhabitants attempt to seduce Sipahis from allegiance, v3.p109
plot to murder Europeans and plunder treasury, v3.p102
arrest and execution of a traitorous Brahman, v3.p102
Reported mutiny at, v2.p95
mutiny breaks out (20 May), v3.p103
officers and all Europeans sent unmolested from, by revolted Sipahis, v3.p103
escape of Lady Outram, v3.p103
Gwaliar Cavalry reach (26 May), v3.p196
Europeans in vicinity form themselves into volunteer corps, and do good service, v3.p198
twelve plucky volunteers long hold a factory near, v3.p198
500 rebels routed by twelve horsemen, v6.p138
relieved by expedition from Agra (24 Aug), v3.p192
Major Montgomery leads expedition against, v3.p109
has desperate fight with v3.p192
the gallantry of the brave De Kantzow, v3.p192
Lieut.-Col. Greathed marches towards, against Dehli mutineers, v4.p61
occupied by Col. Greathed (7 Oct), v4.p65
held by Col. Farquhar with a small force (6 Dec), v4.p201
Ali Karim, a conspirator of Patna,
his arrest ordered by Mr. Tayler, v3.p33
escapes arrest, through the folly of Mr. Lewis, v3.p35
Ali Khan, Amir, his petition to the King of Dehli, v5.p325
Ali Khan Mewati,
threatens Nuriah, near Pilibhit, v5.p192
repulsed by Lieut. Craigie, v5.p192
Ali Naki Khan, minister of Oudh,
transfers the government to the English, v1.p294
selected to accompany his master into confinement, v3.p19
Ali Naki Khan’s house,
a strong building at Lakhnao, v4.p256
his capture by Lieut. Everett, v4.p283
Alipur,
the Dehli and Mirath forces meet there (5 June), v3.p141
Native Cavalry sent to, from Dehli Ridge, v2.p434n
threatened attack from (18 July), v2.p446
renewed attack from, threatened (6 Aug), v2.p485
Alipur, important gaol in Calcutta., v2.p91
magistrate killed by prisoner there (1824), v1.p144n
Alipur, a subdivision of 24 Parganas, v6.p25
Alipura, a State to the south of Hamirpur, v6.p63
Ali Reza Beg, ordered by Nana Sahib to supply mutineers at Lakhnao, v2.p502
Alison, Lieut., his gallantry in attack of the Sikandarbagh, v4.p40
Allahabad, a division of N.W. Prov., v6.p38
its situation and description, v2.pxv, v2.p180
description of district, v6.p69
the key to the whole North-West, v6.p69
its sanctity, v6.p69
Mr. C. Chester, Commissioner of, v6.p70
Mr. M. H. Court, Magistrate of, v6.p70
No European troops there in May, v2.p83
garrison during May, v2.p182
news of Mirath mutiny reaches (12 May), v2.p189
reassuring telegram from (19 May), v2.p99
Preliminary alarms
Col. Simpson proposes that Sipahis should occupy the Fort (22 May), v2.p184
civil population take refuge in Fort (23 May), v2.p184
Volunteer Patrols organized, v2.p184
Sipahis ask to be led against rebels at Dehli, v2.p165
road to, protected from Banaras mutineers, v2.p185
perfect trust reposed in Sipahis, v2.p186
the Government compliment Sipahis just before, their mutiny, v3.p6
Open mutiny
Capt. Birch induces Col. Simpson to bring guns to Fort, v2.p187
Sipahis in Fort disarmed, v2.p191
mutiny of troops (6 June), v2.p158, v3.p8, v6.p70
Col. Simpson escapes amidst a shower of bullets, v2.p189
mutineers at, murder their officers, v2.p189
Sipahis propose to carry public treasure to Dehli, v2.p194
ultimately rob the Treasury, and disperse themselves, v2.p195
riot and robbery break loose in city the moment Sipahis mutiny, v2.p192
general massacre of Christians fakes place, v2.p193
escape of Europeans and Eurasians to the Fort, v6.p70
massacre and robbery of Bengalese there, v2.p194
Russell, of the Artillery, resolves to blow up the Fort if mutineers successful, v2.p192
his preparations for doing so, v2.p192
the Maulavi makes his first appearance there, v2.p196
Authority re-established
Col. Neill arrives with reinforcements (11 June), v2.p197, v6.p70
pillage and intoxication demoralize the Fort defenders, v2.p197
Neill clears the bridge the day after his arrival, v2.p199
he gets the Sikhs outside the Fort, v2.p200
and gives minute directions for the defence of, v2.p296, v2.p297
Neill attacks mutineers, and drives them from the town, v2.p200
return of law and order (17 June), v2.p201
Retributive measures
Neighbouring villages cleared by Col. Neill, v2.p201
Government confers plenary powers on three private individuals, v6.p72
military executions at, v2.p202, v2.p203
reckless executions in, v6.p72
gross exaggeration as to military executions at, v2.p203n
cholera breaks out among the troops, v2.p206
rampant disorder in centre of district, v6.p71
order maintained by landowners on right bank of Jamnah, v6.p71
revenue disorganization during Mutiny, v6.p73
complicated duties of Collector during Mutiny, v6.p74
The Advance from
Havelock starts from, to retake Kanhpur (7 July), v2.p270
arrival of Capt. Peel (2 Sept), v4.p90
Gen, Outram arrives, v3.p319
Col. Powell leads detachment from (23 Oct) v4.p102
Sir Colin Campbell advances from (2 Nov), v4.p102
line of communication with Kanhpur cut, v4.p229
rebels occupy ground four miles from, v4.p229
Becomes the seat of Government
Brig. Campbell placed in command at (Jan ’58), v4.p313
Lord Canning arrives (9 Feb ’58), v4.p291
Lord Canning’s real greatness at, when free from official councillors, v5.p207
Gen. Franks re-establishes order in surrounding districts, v4.p231
Queen’s Proclamation’ published at (1 Nov ’56), v5.p276
Allahganj, in Rohilkhand,
camp of rebels at, v4.p218
Col. Walpole sent to deceive enemy at, v4.p218
Allau, Capt., finally crushes Rup Singh at Kuari, v5.p216
Alla-ud-Din, Maulavi, insurrectionary leader, sent to Andaman Islands, v5.p63
Allen, Mr., chief officer at Silhat,
discovers Chitragaon mutineers, v4.p295
orders out Silhat Light Infantry, v4.p295
gets the Chitragaon mutineers driven into the jungle (18 Dec), v4.p296
Allgood, Capt., enters the back of Shah Najaf, and secures its capture, v4.p137
Alwar, one of the Rajput States, v3.p163n, v4.pxvii, v6.p139, v6.p153
description of the State, v3.px, v6.p153
forms part of Mewat, v6.p153
Rao Rajah of, places Contingent at service of British, v3.p173
the Rao Rajah dies, v3.p173, v6.p153
Leodan Singh becomes Rao Rajah of, v6.p153
local struggle in, diverts attention from Mutiny, v6.p153
visited by Tantia Topi, v5.p256
Amain, village in which Lieut. Tomkinson was preserved for months, v6.p175
Amarapura, v1.p49
Amarchand Batia, issues pay to Tantia Topi’s troops from Gwaliar treasury, v5.p307
Amarkautak, source of the river Son, v4.pxviii
Amarpatan, garrisoned by Rewah troops, v5.p76
Amar Singh,
joins Kunwar Singh on the Son, v4.p311
occupies Jagdispur with many thousand rebels, v4.p334
succeeds Kunwar Singh as commander of the rebels (26 Apr ’58), v4.p336
defeated by Sir E. Lugard (9 May ’58), v4.p337
defeated again, at Hatampur (11 May ’58), v4.p337
a third time defeated (12 May ’58), v4.p337
crushingly defeated by Sir E. Lugard (27 May ’58), v4.p337
remnants of his army defeated near Keshwa (June ’58), v4.p338
Brig. Douglas moves against him, v4.p339
he makes an attack on Arah, v4.p339
and re-occupies all his old positions, v4.p339
reoccupies Jagdispur and harasses Bihar, v4.p340
Brig. Douglas’s plan for crushing him, v4.p339
a party of his men defeated at Rampur (9 Sept ’58), v4.p340
his boats on the Son destroyed, v4.p340
defeated at Karisat (14 Oct ’58), v4.p341
defeated at Kamp-Sagar (16 Oct ’58), v4.p341
defeated at Piru (17 Oct ’58), v4.p341
Mounted Infantry for the first time employed against him, v4.p342
chased near the Son by Major H. Havelock, v4.p342
escapes in disguise from the slaughter of his rear-guard (10 Oct ’58), v4.p343
his main body surrounded, but that also escapes by a mistake, v4.p343
his main force crushed, and driven from Bihar (24 Nov ’58), v4.p345
Amar Singh, Subahdar-Major,
his gallantry and fidelity, v4.p111n
twice wounded at Chinhat, v4.p111n
Ambalah,
situation of, v2.pxv
Gen. Fast brings 64th Regt. to allegiance at (1844), v1.p206
telegram to, authorising Sipahis to grease their own cartridges (27 Jan), v1.p378
Muhammadans at, laugh at the greased cartridges, v5.p348
Head-quarters of Army there (Mar), v1.p405
disaffection among troops on account of new cartridge, v1.p406
native officers assure their superiors of the widespread feeling of distrust, v1.p408
Subahdar taunts men of 36th Regt. with conversion to Christianity, v1.p405
incendiary fires break out (Apr), v1.p412
Sipahis apparently contented in early May, v1.p428
last telegrams received from Dehli at outbreak, v2.p103n
some fugitives from Dehli reach, v2.p73
Gen. Anson secures protection of (13 May), v2.p104
but refuses to disarm Sipahis at, v2.p107
amount of supplies and transport collected there, v2.p120n
Dehli siege-train arrives there, v2.p142
Dehli Force moves from (27 May), v2.p127
Intelligence Department organized at, under Capt. Hodson, v2.p136
the Guide Corps arrives (4 June), v2.p351
suggestion to entrench, calls forth witty telegram from Sir John Lawrence, v2.p347n
protected during Mutiny by Rajah of Patiala, v5.p214
Ambapani-wala Nawab. a rebel leader, hides in Sironj, v5.p263, v5.p310
Ambarpur, in Oudh,
stubborn defence of, by rebels, v4.p227
captured by Jang Bahadur (23 Feb ’58), v4.p227
Amber, the ancient capital of Jaipur, v6.p158
Amethi, town near Lakhnao,
occupied by Gen. Franks (4 Mar ’58), v4.p236
rebels congregate in (Aug ’58), v5.p191
plan for finally crushing rebels in, v5.p201
submission of Rajah, and occupation of fort (8 Nov ’58), v5.p202
Amherst, Lord, Sipahis degenerate under administration of, v1.p191
Amir Khan,
his exactions in Rajputana, (1810), v4.p385
the free-booting founder of Tonk State, v6.p154
Amjhera,
its area, v5.pix
rebel troops advance from, towards Bombay road, v5.p46
capture of fort, by Lieut. Hutchinson (Nov), v5.p50
Amjhera, Rajah of, sends mercenaries to plunder stations, v5.p47
Amorah,
two fugitives from Faizabad drowned there, v3.p269
occupied by Col. Rowcroft (4 Mar ‘68), v4.p316
the Colonel defeats rebels at, v4.p317
he then falls back from (Apr ’58), v5.p196
Major Cox advances against, v5.p196
and drives rebels out of (9 June ’58), v5.p196
Amrit Rao, founder of Kirwi Raj, v5.p139
Amritsar,
situation and description, v2.pxv
Sir J. Lawrence’s estimate of its importance, v2.p349
secured by prompt action, v2.p328
Sipahis at, accused of joining in general conspiracy, v2.p323n
Nicholson disarms 9th Cavalry at (25 June), v2.p460
and places his Movable Column here, v2.p477
59th Regiment disarmed at (9 July), v2.p478
Amrkot, a town of Sindh, v6.p145
Amroa, roads near, cleared of marauders, v5.p259
An, a river of Jhalawar, v6.p162
Anadra,
mutineers from, attack English on Mount Abu, and are repulsed, v4.p389
mutineers defeated at Mount Abu hurry to Erinpuram, v4.p390
mutineers from, join those at Erinpuram, v4.p392
Anand Rao Puar, Chief of Dhar, v5.p46
restored to his position after the Mutiny, v5.p50
Anang Bhim Deo builds town of Katak Banaras, v4.pxvii
Anarkali, civil station at Lahor. Council at (12 May), v2.p320
Anar Singh, Commander of Jodhpur troops,
entrenches himself at Pali, v4.p394
urged to advance from his entrenchments. is surprised and beaten, v4.p395
killed in battle near Pali (8 Sept), v4.p396
Anderson, Capt., of the Sikhs, killed near Chakar Kothi (9 Mar ’58), v4.p262
Anderson, Lieut.,
sent to Multan, v1.p14
murdered at Multan, v1.p15
Anderson, Lieut.,
distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p385
takes part in action at Kajwa, v4.p103
Anderson, Capt. R. P.,
commands at Anderson’s post, Lakhnao, v3.p298
heroically saves from death Mr. Capper, v3.p288
Anderson, Major,
Member of Provisional Council at Lakhnao, v3.p278
publicly insulted before outbreak of Mutiny, v1.p424
prepares plan of Residency to send to Gen. Havelock, v3.p306
sends plan by a spy to Havelock, v2.p312
demolishes, under fire, houses outside Residency defences, v3.p316
dies of disease at Lakhnao, v3.p326, v3.p384
Anderson’s Garrison,
a post at Lakhnao, v3.p297
mutineers attempt to storm, but fail (20 July), v3.p303
Anderson, Mr., opium agent, one of the brave defenders of Arah, v3.p53n
Andrews, Capt., killed at battle of Hindan (30 May), v2.p138
Andrews, Mr. R.,
escapes to larger fort at Jhansi, v3.p123
murdered there (8 June), v3.p126
Andrews, Mr. T.,
escapes to larger fort at Jhansi, v3.p123
murdered there (7 June), v3.p124
Angad,
the pensioner and spy, his history, v3.p305
his communications with besieged at Lakhnao, v3.p383
carries news into Lakhnao Residency (22 July), v2.p211n, v3.p305
brings a letter from Col Tytler (25 July), v3.p305
conveys plan of Lakhnao to Havelock (16 Sept), v2.p312, v3.p319
refuses to go out a fourth time, v3.p320
makes his fortune by these trips, v3.p310
Angelo, Lieut., greatly distinguishes himself at Muradabad, v4.p365
Anjon, some Bijnaur raiders caught at ford near, v6.p113
Anna Sahib, generously aids the British, although deposed, v6.p168
Armand, Mr. A. S., Magistrate of Puri, v6.p5
Annesley, Capt., joins in daring feat of turning third line of defence in Lakhnao, v4.p274
Annexation,
Sipahi view of, [1.254:255n]
of Sindh, v1.p202
of the Panjab (20 Mar ‘49), v1.p33
of Pegu, v1.p46
of Satarah (1840), v1.p51
of Nagpur (23 Jan ’54), v1.p56
of Jhansi (1853), v1.p66
of Sambhalpur (1849), v1.p70
of the Karnatik (1854), v1.p80
of Tanjur (1855), v1.p80
of Oudh (4 Feb ’56), v1.p108
of Udaipur, v1.p80n
of Jaitpur, v1.p80n
Anson, Gen. Hon. George, Commander-in-Chief in India, v1.p233
his character, v3.p7
estimate of his ability, v2.p124n
Premonitions
With Head-quarters at Ambalah (Mar), v1.p405
hears of uneasy condition of troops at Ambalah, v1.p406
addresses troops to remove their fears (23 Mar), v1.p107
proposes to delay target-practice, but Lord Canning objects, v1.p410
goes to Simla, v1.p412
urges disbandment of 34th Regt. at Barrackpur, v1.p429
The storm breaks
Hears of disobedience at Mirath, v1.p35
orders the 55 troopers to be tried by court-martial, v2.p35
receives news of Mirath and Dehli outbreaks (12 May), v2.p103
immediately sends troops to secure principal magazines, v2.p101
directs siege-train to be formed at Philur (13 May), v2.p105n
Begins active operations
Starts for Ambalah (14 May), v2.p105
finds a deficiency in ammunition, v2.p103
uncertain how to act, v2.p106
refuses to disarm Sipahis at Ambalah, v2.p107
hampered by independent revolt of Gurkahs, v2.p107
Ordered to re-capture Dehli instantly, v2.p90
declares an advance on Dehli impossible, v2.p112
issues reassuring General Order to Army (19 May), v2.p107n
his first plan for conquering the outbreak, v2.p112n
moves on Dehli at instigation of Lord Canning (23 May), v2.p115
the force with which he advanced, v2.p118
Directed to detach troops to overawe Kanhpur (31 May), v2.p119, v3.p3
confers on Capt. Hodson charge of Intelligence Department, v2.p136
directs Gem Hewitt to bring his contingent to Baghpat by 6 June, v2.p119
selects Chamberlain to command Panjab Movable Column, v2.p346
dies of cholera at Karma (27 May), v2.p123, v3.p7
defended from charge of want of energy by Gen. Barnard, v2.p123
author of book on whist, v2.p347n
Anson, Capt. Hon. H. A., wins the Victoria Cross for gallantry at the Sikandarbagh, v4.p139
Antri, Gen. Napier detained there by false intelligence, v5.p252
Anuka Singh, his gallantry at Lakhnao, v4.p111n
Appa Sahib, Rajah of Satarah, v1.p52n
Apthorp, Major,
reports the coming Mutiny at Sitapur, v3.p254
commands at Gubbins’s post, Lakhnao, v3.p298
Apthorp, Col., commands advance guard which forces entrance into Bandah, v5.p137
Arah, capital of Shahabad, near Patna, v3.px, v3.p26
grave importance of retaining power in, v6.p32
prison riot at, in 1855, v1.p145
Preparations against danger
Railway officials fly from, in panic (11 June), v3.p32
treasure of, brought to Patna by Mr. W. Tayler, v3.p32
Mr. Boyle fortifies his house, v3.p52
description of the house, v3.p52
Mr. Eastwick’s description of the house, v3.p67n
rendered defensible by prescience of Mr. Taylor of Patna, v3.p53
names of the famous garrison, v3.p53n
The Attack begins
Kunwar Singh directs Danapur mutineers to attack, v3.p52
mutineers plunder treasury, and are then stopped by European garrison (27 July), v3.p52
first attack of Sipahis repulsed, v3.p51
the garrison summoned every night to surrender, v3.p54
Sipahis attempt to corrupt Sikhs of garrison, v3.p54
Sipahis bring two guns against defenders, v3.p54
First attempted Relief
Capt. Dunbar, with 415 men, attempts the first relief, v3.p55
attack and repulse of this attempt, v3.p56
disastrous retreat of first relief (30 July), v3.p57
effect of Capt. Dunbar’s defeat at Gorakhpur, v6.p58
the garrison hear the failure of relieving force, v3.p55
a wounded Sikh conveys to garrison news of Capt. Dunbar’s defeat, v3.p58
Renewed Attack
The garrison sally out, and secure provisions, v3.p55
the Sipahis return to attack garrison after defeat of Capt. Dunbar, v3.p59
attempt to stifle the garrison, v3.p59
mining and countermining at, v3.p59
gradual failure of provisions of garrison, v3.p60
The Relief
Mayor Eyre’s party starts to the relief of, v3.p63
Sipahis try to stop Major Eyre’s advance, but are driven back, v3.p65
clever combinations of Sipahis to defeat Major Eyre, v3.p66 relief of garrison by Major Eyre (2 Aug), v3.p60
Major Eyre enters the town, v3.p67
men of nine Sipahi regiments found among the slain, v3.p69n
Sipahis fly to Kunwar Singh, v3.p67
important consequences of its successful defence, v6.p33
Major Eyre disarms populace, v3.p84
and at last gets aid from Danapur to crush Kunwar Singh, v3.p84
Major Eyre organizes Volunteer Cavalry at, v3.p64
Defeated Sipahis from, invade and plunder Mirzapur, v6.p49
Sipahis from, totally defeated near Mirzapur (20 Aug), v6.p49
Capt. Le Grand starts from, to attack Kunwar Singh (23 Apr ’56), v4.p336
attacked by Kunwar Singh’s troops (27 Apr ’58), v4.p336
occupied by Brig. Douglas (29 Apr ’55), v4.p336
attacked by Amar Singh (20 June ’58), v4.p339
Arakan,
Bengal soldiers object to assist in building work (1825), v1.p197
general service regiments raised for (1850), v5.p285
36th Bengal Regt. refuse to go to (1856), v1.p338
Aravali range, hills near Malwa, v5.px,
run through Jaipur, v6.p158, v6.p159
Tantia Topi in vicinity of (Aug ’58), v5.p225
Tantia Topi driven into the hills (12 Dec ’58), v5.p248
project for English massacre discovered at (1822), v1.p191
the siege of (1760), v1.p118
Armstrong, Major, warned of intended mutiny at Vellur (1806), v1.p165n
Arnold, Lieut.,
relieves Allahabad with small party, v2.p197
shot at Charbagh bridge (25 Sept), v3.p362
Aroni, Prince Firuzshah seeks shelter in the jungles of, v5.p254
Arpa, river near Bilaspur, v5.p77
Arthur, Lieut., killed at siege of Lakhnao (19 July), v3.p300, v3.p326, v3.p384,
Asam, a division of the Lower Provinces, v6.p3
campaign in, against the Abor hillmen (1659), v6.p32
Asghar Ali, loyally holds Nagra through the Mutiny, v6.p67
Ashan Ullah Khan, King’s physician, sent to attend Capt. Douglas at Dehli, v2.p497
Ashburnham, Gen. Thomas,
suggests to Lord Canning the formation of a Naval Brigade, v3.p93
urged to carry China expedition to Calcutta, by Lord Elphinstone, v5.p2
diverted from China by Lord Canning, v1.p441
Ashe, Lieut.,
the famous gunner at Kanhpur, v2.p242
leads Artillery to relief of Kanhpur, v2.p224
murdered at Kanhpur (27 June), v2.p259
Ashta, the point at which Col. Durand’s fugitives entered Bhopal, v3.p159n
Asiatic Turkey, v1.p302
Asirgarh,
its description, v5.pix, v5.p39
its capture by Brig.-Gen. Doveton (1819), v5.p39
mutiny of troops at (1840), v1.p212n
Its garrison in May, v5.p39
Col. Le Mesurier commands at, v5.p39
Lieut. Gordon enlists native volunteers to check Sipahis (June), v5.p40
Capt. Keatinge fortifies a refuge near, v5.p40
A hawaldar-major prevents mutinous Sipahis from entering the fort, v5.p40
Sipahis marched out of fort, v5.p40
fort garrisoned by Gordon’s Volunteers, v5.p40
Capt. Blair reinforces, v5.p40
disarming Sipahis at, v5.p40
Col. Stuart’s column arrives there (22 July), v5.p41
Col. Durand joins Brig. Stuart’s troops at, v3.p161
Brig. Hill’s occupation of, stops Tantia Topi (Nov 58), v5.p241
Assan-ullah, Hakim, Dehli King’s physician, v2.p20
his evidence at trial of the King, v2.p25n
Astell, Mr. Henry, Judge of Azamgarh, v6.p63
Asufu’d-Daulah, his vice-royalty at Lakhnao, v3.p242
Atak,
threatened by Dost Muhammad (1849), v1.p31
Guide Corps marched to (14 May), v2.p350
guarded by mutinous Sipahis, v2.p363n
the fort secured by withdrawal of Sipahi troops, v2.p345
Atkinson, Col., suggests disbanding 10th Regt. at Damdamah, instead of Barrackpur, v1.p394
Atraolia,
captured and occupied (29 Sept), v4.p223
seized by Oudh rebels (4 Nov), v4.p224
rebels driven from, by Col. Longden (9 Nov), v4.p224
Kunwar Singh joins detachment from Belwa at (17 Mar ’56), v4.p318
Attila, his speech to his soldiers at Chalons, v3.p368n
Auckland, Lord,
becomes Governor-General (1836), v1.p91, v1.p271,
inclined to grant increased stipend to Dehli Emperor (1838), v2.p8
his war with Afghanistan, v1.p94
his personal kindness to Dost Muhammad, v1.p325
advised in his Afghan War by Mr. Colvin, v3.p97
investigates claims to succession at Jhansi, v1.p65
his decision as to the Jhansi Raj (1838), v3.p120
his proposed treaty with Oudh quashed by Court of Directors, v1.p92
suppresses, but does not abrogate, his treaty with Oudh, v1.p93
Aurangabad,
its situation, v5.p7
its description, v5.pix,
manufactures of, v3.px,
Spot where Muhamdi fugitives were massacred (5 June), v3.p259
cause of the disloyal feeling in, v5.p8
threatened disturbance in, v5.p8
open defiance of some Sipahis (23 June), v5.p9
Capt. Abbott temporizes with the disobedient, v5.p8
Gen. Woodburn’s troops diverted to, v3.p141
disturbances at, suppressed, v3.p141, v5.p9
Major Follett succeeds Gen. Woodburn in command at, v5.p11
local opinion as to dangerous condition of district, v5.p12n
Bombay column unnecessarily detained in, v5.p10
Brig. Stuart succeeds to command of troops halted at, v3.p161
Bombay column at length leaves (12 July), v5.p12
Aurangzib,
his descent from Taimur, v2.p2
his war against the princes of Rajputana, v3.p237
Austin, Capt., drives rebels from Bhogniwala with his guns, v4.p361
Ava, first contest with, in 1826, v1.p47
Awah, Thakur of,
tries to make terms with the English, but his offer refused, v4.p394
Capt. Monck-Mason not allowed to negotiate with him, v4.p395
joins the rebel ranks with his forces, v4.p395
he marches on Pali, v4.p395
and defeats the Jodhpur Contingent there, v4.p396
he and the Erinpuram mutineers take up position at his fort, v4.p394
the fort strengthened by rebels, v4.p396
found too strong for Sir George Lawrence to attack, v4.p397
but is attacked and captured by Col. Holmes (19 Jan ’58), v4.p400
the Thakur skilfully evacuates his fort, v4.p401
it is destroyed as a place of defence, v4.p401
this is the isolated case of rebellion in Rajputana, v6.p164
Ayudhya, ancient capital of Oudh, v3.p269
Ayudhya, in Chutia Nagpur v4.p306
Rajah of Purahat proclaimed independent ruler there, v4.p306
Capt. Hale attacks and disperses his following, v4.p306
Azamgarh, a district of Banaras division, v2.pxv, v6.p38
description of district, v6.p63
Maj. Burroughs commands troops at, v6.p63
dangerous state of Sipahis at, reported, v2.p135
Sipahis refuse cartridges, v2.p160
The Outbreak
Treasure from Gorakhpur, causes rising, v2.p161
the mutiny at (3 June), v6.p63
Sipahis protect some officers and kill others, v2.p161
they escort surviving officers ten miles from the station, v2.p162n
European civil officers flee on outbreak, v6.p63
European inhabitants escape to Ghazipur, v2.p162
rebels attack police-station and release prisoners, v6.p65
Struggle for Supremacy
Sipahis from, aid the mutineers at Kanhpur, v2.p248
mutineers march to Faizabad, v2.p162
partly tranquillized by Mr. Wynyard after mutiny, v6.p55
Ali Bakhsh shelters Mr. Niblett at, v6.p63
during absence of English, Ali Bakhsh forms Committee of Public Safety, v6.p65
Mr, Venables and Mr. Dunn return to rescue hidden Europeans, v6.p64
Mr. Venables and Mr. Dunn re-enter and take possession of, v6.p64
Ali Bakhsh assists Mr. Venables to re-establish authority in v6.p64
Mr. Venables sends away Sipahis from (18 July), v6.p66
and goes out himself against rebels, v6.p65
an attack of rebels defeated (16 July), v4.p222
Mr. Venables attacks the Palwar clan, v6.p65
he marches a third time against rebels (20 July), v6.p61
the Palwars drive him back into the town, v6.p66
Mr. Venables inflicts fearful loss on rebels in his third retreat, v6.p66
Palwars fear to follow him into the town, v6.p66
council of war held at (20 July), v6.p66
rebels disappear from, through fear of Mr. Venables (21 July), v6.p67
various officers and gentlemen arrive, and strengthen Mr. Venables, v6.p66
effect of Danapur mutiny on, v6.p67
Mr. Tucker authorises its evacuation, v6.p67
abandoned by direction (30 July), v6.p67
Re-occupation
Occupied by Gurkhas (13 Aug), v4.p222, v6.p67
Mr. Pollock assumes charge of district, v6.p68
Gurkhas from, capture Atraolia (29 Sept), v4.p223
Cot Longden ordered to clear rebels from, v4.p104
Gurkhas at, ordered to cross into Oudh, v4.p227
Small force there under command of Col. Milman (Mar ’58), v4.p319
Col. Milman advances from, to attack Kunwar Singh, v4.p319
but is driven back to, v4.p320
reinforcements arrive, and Col. Dames assumes command (27 Mar ’58), v4.p320
Lord Mark Kerr’s skilful relief of (6 Apr ’58), v4.p325
retreat of Kunwar Singh from, v4.p330
effectually relieved by Sir E. Lugard, v4.p330
Yeomanry Corps does good service at, v6.p23
Azigarh, Rani of,
renders generous assistance to fugitives from Naogaon, v3.p130
Azim Jah, Khan, son of Dost Muhammad, v1.p320
negociates with John Lawrence, v1.p322
Azim-ud-Din Khan, Salad, Deputy Collector, one of the brave defenders of Arah, v3.p53n
Azim-ullah Khan,
appears in England as agent for Nana Sahib, v1.p79
returns from England a rebel, v1.pp4–5
his visit to the Crimea (1854), v1.p454
accompanies Nana Sahib in his mysterious visit to Lakhnao in April, v1.p422
joins Bithur troops in a march on Dehli, v2.p234
advises Nana Sahib to return to Kanhpur, v2.p234
instigates attack on English, v2.p236
offers terms of capitulation to Kanhpur defenders, v2.p251
negociates Kanhpur capitulation, on behalf of Nana Sahib, v2.p252
present at massacre of Kanhpur garrison, v2.p256
Col. Williams’s judicial inquiry into his conduct, v6.p76
This collection transcribed by Chris Gage