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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

Arkat, v1.p213, v1.p219,

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

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