Baba Bhat, brother of Nana Sahib,
assist in rebellion, v2.p236
sent by Nana Sahib to Mr. Morland, v1.p422
Col. Williams’s judicial inquiry into his conduct at Kanhpur, v6.p78
Baba Gangadhar Rao, created Rajah of Jhansi (1838), v3.p119
Babar, Emperor, his victory at Panipat (1526), v6.p140
Baba Sahib, one ruler of Dewas, v5.px,
Babu Rambaksh, Nana Sahib’s letter of condolence to, v2.p50
Bad Faith, the prime cause of the Mutiny, v5.p282
Badami,
station to which dangerous Sipahis were sent, v5.p22
Thakur Singh sent by Mr. Seton-Karr to command at, v5.p22
Badaun, see Budaun
Badawar, Rajah of, restored to rank and fortune, in Agra district, v1.p126
Badlapur, occupied by Gen. Franks, v4.p229, v4.p231,
Badli-ki-Sarai,
place where mutineers made their great stand outside Dehli, v2.p142
battle of (8 June), v2.p143
complete defeat of mutineers, v2.p145
Guide Corps arrives just too late for action, v2.p351
Badrup, rebels driven from (22 Dec), v4.p241
Badshahbagh, Jalandhar mutineers escape from Dehra Dun at, v6.p118
Badshahganj, Mehndi Husen defeated at (23 Feb ’58) v4.p234
Badshah Manzil, palace at Lakhnao, v4.pxvi,
Bagda, nephew of Sah Mall, his combat with Mr. Dunlop, v6.p130
Bagherhat, a station of Jessor, v6.p26
Baghpat, selected by Gen. Anson as point of junction for Dehli and Mirath forces, v2.p119
Bagoda,
Capt. Dalton compelled to retire to, v4.p98
Lieut. Earle brings Sikhs to, to support Capt. Dalton, v4.p98
Bagra, a town of Jaipur, v6.p158
Bagrod, scene of slight conflict with Tantia Topi, v5.p238
Bagshawe, Adjutant, murdered at Jalandhar (7 June), v2.p375
Bagura, a district of Rajshahi, v3.pxii, v6.p3, v6.p26
Bagwah, seamen from Calcutta pass through, v4.p300
Bah, plunderers of, captured at Kachru (20 Mar ’58) v5.p216
Bahadurgarh, a town of Rohtak, v6.p141
Bahadurpur, occupied by Sir Hugh Rose, v5.p151
Bahadur Shah,
proclaimed titular Emperor (1837), v2.p8
his character, v4.p50
palace intrigues of, v2.p9
the Queen Zinat Mahal interferes with succession to title, v2.p10
objects to succession of Fakir-ud-din (1850), v2.p18
fails in securing pensions for his favourites, v2.p20
kingly title to end with his death, v2.p12
makes special appeal for recognition of Jawan Bakht’s succession (1856), v2.p21
Wishes to become a Shiah, v2.p29
actually corresponds with Persia (18571, v2.p30
Proclaimed King of Dehli (11 May), v2.p2
his helplessness at outbreak of Mutiny, v2.p61
personally endeavours to save Capt. Douglas from danger, v2.p58
makes an effort to save English ladies, v2.p61n
his famous proclamation, v5.p323
surrenders to Capt. Hodson, v4.p53
Gen. Wilson refuses to see him, v4.p54
his trial (27 Jan ’58), v5.p270, v5.p311,
the trial lasts forty days, v5.p271
he is sentenced to be transported for life, v5.p271, v5.p361,
the sentence proposed by Sir J. Lawrence, v5.p361
Bahawalpur, near Rajputana. v4.pxvii,
to north of Sindh, v6.p144
the chief of, directed to send troops against Multan, v1.p20
Bahraich,
situation of, v3.pxi,
description of division, v3.p261
garrisoned only by local corps, v3.p239
Mr. C. Wingfield, Commissioner at, v3.p261
Mr. Cunliffe, Deputy Commissioner at, v3.p264
Lieut. L. Clarke commands at, v3.p264
officers escape from the troops, v3.p264
they reach Nanpara, but are refused shelter, v3.p64
they return to Bahraich, v3.p264
they attempt to cross the Ghaghra, but are murdered, v3.p265
Begum of Oudh and Nana, Sahib driven through (Dec ’58), v5.p204
Bahunath Singh, rebel leader in Oudh, v5.p189
Baillie, Col., Resident at Court of Oudh, v3.p242n
Baillie Guard, name of the Residency buildings at Lakhnao, v3.p242
mutineers try to burn gate (19 Aug), v3.p316
Gen. Havelock enters triumphantly (25 Sept), v3.p365
Bainbridge, Mr., joins in attack on mutinous Sipahis at Dhakah, v4.p293
Bairamghat, fugitives from Bahraich murdered at, v3.p265
Bairsia, taken from Dhar and added to Bhopal, v6.p167n
Baisuna, between Mirath and Bijnaur, first hears of mutiny through Bijnaur, v6.p104
Baiswara, plan for finally crushing rebels in, v5.p200
Baitarani, river of Katak. v4.pxvi,
Bajanagar, receives mysterious chapatis (9 Feb), v1.p420n
Baji Rao, Peshwa,
surrenders (1818), v1.p11
the circumstances of his pension, v5.p289
retires to Bithur, v1.p72
avoids Kanhpur, because not saluted there, v1.p423n
actively loyal to the Company during his retirement, v1.p72
formally adopts a successor, v1.p73
his adopted son Nana Sahib, v1.p422
succession to his pension refused, v1.p74
Bajrul, Zamindar of, plunders district round Dehli, v6.p129
Mr. Dunlop advances against, v6.p129
Bakhtawar Singh, or Bakhtawass Singh,
witnesses Commissioner Fraser’s murder at Dehli, v2.p60n
his evidence at trial of King of Dehli, v2.p496
Bakht Khan, Subahdar,
effusively loyal at Bareli, becomes an active leader in rebellion (14 May), v3.p203n
induced by Khan Bahadur Khan to go to Dehli (June), v3.p212
becomes the general in command at Dehli, v2.p426
attempts to attack rear of Dehli Ridge, but fails (4 July), v2.p426
evacuates Dehli (19 Sept), v4.p50
urges the Dehli King to defy the English, v4.p50
endeavours to persuade the King of Dehli to keep with the army, v4.p51
Bakirganj, a district of Dhakah, v6.p3, v6.p28
remains tranquil during Mutiny, v6.p31
Baksar,
its situation and importance, v3.p62
Major Eyre organizes a small force at (29 July), v3.p62
arrival of Capt. L’Estrange with a few troops, v3.p62
Balabet,
its situation, v5.pix,
fort captured by Major Gaussen (23 June), v5.p67
Balamgarh, see Ballabgarh
Balandshahr, a district of Mirath division, v6.p38
meaning of name, v2.pxv
mutiny at (21 May), v3.p103, v6.p134
civil officers driven from, by Gujars, v6.p134
officers return to (25 May), v6.p135
passes into possession of rebels, v4.p62
Lieut.-Col. Greathed marches towards, against Dehli mutineers, v4.p61
he fights a battle there (28 Sept), v4.p63
Balaoti, a stream, attempt made to check Major Eyre at, v3.p64
Bala Rao, brother of Nana Sahib,
assists in rebellion, v2.p236
wounded at Pandu Nadi conveys news of disaster to Nana Sahib, v2.p279
goes to Chaodri Bhopal Singh at Fathpur in Oudh, v5.p306
joins Tantia Topi at Kalpi, v5.p306
tries to establish himself at Tulsipur, v5.p204
driven from Tulsipur, by Col. Rowcroft, v5.p204
driven from Kandakot into Nipal, v5.p204
escapes finally into Nipal, but is anxious for pardon (May ’59), v5.p207
Col. Williams’s judicial inquiry into his conduct, v6.p78
Balasor, see Baleswar
Baldeo Singh raises loyal horsemen on the Chambal, v5.p218
Baleswar, district of Orisa, v4.pxvii, v6.p3
Baliganj, head-quarters of Bodyguard, Calcutta, v6.p21
Balindah, spot near Fathpur, where Havelock joined Renaud in the advance on Kanhpur, v2.p271
Balkh, one base of operations for Dost Muhammad, v1.p320
Ballabgarh, Rajah of, submits and is spared, v4.p75
tried and hanged at Dehli, v4.p76
Ballia, Kunwar Singh crosses the Ganges near, v4.p334
Balmain, Mr., Assistant Magistrate of Mirzapur, v6.p46
Balrampur, Rajah of,
offers to protect English at Sikrora, v3.p262
saves nineteen Europeans, v3.p264
plan for finally crushing rebels in his district, v5.p201
capture of fort (16 Dec ’58), v5.p203
Bamnughati, Rajah of, fears outbreak from Dharuahs, v6.p5
Banaras, a division of N. W. Prov., v2.pxv, . v6.p38
description of the division, v2.p149, v6.p39
the fortification of Rajghat at, v6.p43
respect paid to representative of ancient ruler of, v5.p290n
mutinous regiments ordered to (1844), v1.p206
prison disturbances at (1846), v1.p144
discontented members of Dehli Royal Family reside there, v2.p150
Preparation for the Storm
No European troops there in May, v2.p83
relief from Danapur stopped at Chapra, v2.p155
arms distributed to Europeans, v2.p157
Mr. Tucker’s method of preserving order, v2.p153
Col. Gordon proposes to retreat with the troops to Chanar, v6.p41n
Captains Olpherts and Watson propose retreat to Chanar, v2.p152
discussion of proposal to retreat from, v2.p152n
the entreaties of Mr. Gubbins and Mr. Lind prevent retreat from, v6.p41n
the Mint constituted a rallying place, v2.p153
although in great peril first reinforcements are sent on to Kanhpur, v2.p154
tranquillity partly restored (20 May), v2.p92
troops reinforce at end of May, v2.p98
Disarmament and Mutiny
Incendiary fires break out, v2.p160
discussion of disarmament, v2.p164n
Major Barrett protests against disarmament of his Sipahis, v2.p165
Gen. Neill arrives there (4 June), v2.p162
disarms Sipahis, v2.p163
mutiny at (4 June), v3.p8
alarm and flight of Europeans on day of disarmament, v2.p172
flight of Europeans to Mint, for protection, v2.p174
Sipahis resent disarmament, and fire on Europeans, v2.p167
Sikhs appear to mutiny, and are scattered by grape, v2.p168
three conflicting accounts of disarmament discussion, v2.p165n
official opinion of method of disarming Sipahis, v2.p170
moral effect of the stern method of disarmament there, v2.p171
Repressive measures
Many Hindus and Sikhs help the English, v2.p173, v2.p174,
faithful Sikhs deliver up treasure, &c., to English, v2.p173n
command of troops given to Col. Gordon by Col. Neill, v2.p197
martial law proclaimed (9 June), v2.p176
retributive executions busily engaged in, v2.p177
general anarchy prevails in rural districts, v2.p176
Authority restored
Perfect tranquillity of city, after the so-called mutiny, v2.p175
Col. Longden leads party from, to co-operate with Gurkhas (Oct), v4.p224
its critical position in Mar. 1858, v4.p321
Lord Mark Kerr starts from, for Azamgarh (2 Apr ’58), v4.p322
Useful service of the Rajah of, v6.p45
excellent service of Pandit Gokal Chand at, v6.p45
the great services of Surat Singh at, v6.p43
loyal assistance of Rho Devnarain Singh at, v6.p44
activity of Mr. Chapman in, v6.p45
Banaras, Rajah of,
energetically assists the English, v2.p174
supplies escort for ladies from Gorakhpur, v6.p56
Banas, river,
on the banks of which Gen. Roberts defeated Tantia Topi (14 Aug ’58), v5.p226
guarded by Brig. Showers (Jan ’59), v5.p225
Bandah, a district of Allahabad division, v6.p38, v5.pix,
description of district, v6.p78
Mr. Mayne’s efforts to preserve order, v6.p79
treasure sent to safer stations, v6.p80
treasury balances trusted to Sipahis, v6.p80
Insurrection
Arrival of Fathpur fugitives causes insurrection (8 June), v6.p80
first insurrection suppressed, v6.p80
English ladies protected by Nawab, v6.p81
the Nawab joins in attempt to disarm Sipahis, v6.p81
mutiny at (14 June), v3.p131, v6.p81
the place abandoned by officials, v6.p81
General anarchy
On retreat of the Europeans general anarchy prevails, v6.p81
mutiny at, causes fugitives from Naogaon to turn to Kalinjar, v3.p129
order partly restored by the Nawab, v6.p82
Rewah troops sent to, v5.p76
friendly letters sent to Mr. Mayne by the Nawab, v6.p82
Mr. Mayne refuses to answer the Nawab’s letters, v6.p82
Attack and Capture
Gen. Whitlock leads his army against, v6.p82
a trap laid for Gen. Whitlock, v5.p135
an ambush at Kabrai, v5.p136
entrance to the town disputed, v5.p136
Col. Apthorp forces entrance into, and Nawab flies to Kalpi, v5.p137
entered by Gen. Whitlock (19 Apr ’58), v5.p140
Mr. Mayne returns to, v6.p82
Mr. Mayne punishes people in disturbed districts, v6.p83
the place brought back to order, v6.p83
Bandah, Nawab of,
his family and antecedents, v6.p79
his numerous acts of kindness to English fugitives, v3.p131
accepts charge of English ladies, v6.p81
joins in attempt to disarm Sipahis, v6.p81
after retreat of the English officials, he gets rid of the Sipahis, v6.p82
renders generous assistance to fugitives from Naogaon, v3.p130
saves lives of English fugitives from Naogaon, v6.p82
communicates with Mr. Mayne, v6.p82
Mr. Mayne refuses to answer his letters, v6.p81
tries to preserve order, v6.p82
maintains some authority till the approach of Gen. Whitlock’s force, v6.p82
flees from Gen. Whitlock, v6.p82
flies to Kalpi for shelter, v5.p126
retreats from Jaura, Alipur with Tantia Topi, v5.p221
suggests the seizure of Indur, v5.p228
assists Tantia Topi at Nathduwara, v5.p307
surrenders (Nov ’58), v5.p247
Banda Husen, rebel leader, defeated by Gen. Franks at Chanda, v4.p231
Bangaun,
strong rebel position at, v4.p350
Col. Walker completely defeats Gujadar Singh at (Apr. ’59), v5.p206
Banhasia, capture of fort (5 Dec ’58), v5.p203
Bankes, Lieut., wounded near Lakhnao, v4.p284
Bankha Bai,
threatens to burn her palace, v1.p60
abandons hope of Nagpur independence (1854), v1.p62
Banki, rebels finally defeated at, by Lord Clyde, v5.p204
Bankipur,
civil station of Patna, v3.p43
mutinous Sipahis executed at (1764), v1.p151
Banks, Maj.,
selected to succeed Sir H. Lawrence at Lakhnao, v3.p277
member of Provisional Council at Lakhnao, v3.p278
becomes Chief Commissioner, v3.p378
succeeds Sir H. Lawrence in civil capacity (4 July), v3.p297
shot at siege of Lakhnao (21 July), v3.p304, v3.p379,
Banks’s House, Lakhnao,
first capture of (17 Nov), v4.p147
its second capture (10 Mar ’58), v4.p265
Bankura, a district of Western Bengal, v6.p3
Bannerman, Capt., drives enemy from English right at Chhota Udaipur, v5.p246
Banni Bridge,
a strong position near Lakhnao, v3.p357
mutineers abandon without a struggle (22 Sept.), v3.p358
Brig. Hope Grant’s skirmish with rebels at, v4.p74
his column at, augmented to 5,000, v4.p106
Sir Colin Campbell strengthens his hold on, v4.p156
the Maulavi’s plan for capturing, v4.p240
Bannu, John Nicholson’s services in, v2.p339
Banpur,
its situation, v5.pix,
fortified castle at, abandoned by rebels, v5.p103
Banpur, Rajah of,
attacks Lalitpur mutineers to get their treasure (15 June), v5.p66
repulsed by Lalitpur mutineers, tries to seduce Sagar Sipahis, v5.p67
receives prisoners from Sagar detachment, v5.p67
openly invites and receives adhesion of Sagar detachment, v5.p67
entrenches himself near Sagar, v5.p72
repulses Col. Dalyell’s expedition at, v5.p72
attempts to relieve Rahatgarh, but is defeated, v5.p97
endeavours to establish himself at Barodia, v5.p98
but is driven away by Sir Hugh Rose (30 Jan ’58), v5.p98
joins in attack on Chirkari, v5.p306
his defeat at Kotra (Ap. ’58), v5.p121
invited to join rebel government at Gwaliar, v5.p147
Banqueting Hall, the hospital during the siege of Lakhnao, v3.p297
Bans Gopal,
leads Holkar’s infantry against Residency, v3.p153
admits that his troops at Indur were demoralised before mutiny, v3.p145
Banswara, one of the Rajput states, v3.p163n, v4.pxvii, v6.p157
description of the state, v6.p157
Tantia Topi driven into (2 Dec ’58), v5.p247, v5.p309,
the raid of Tantia Topi into, v6.p157
the Bhils pursue and irritate Tantia
Topi, v5.p247
Tantia Topi enters capital of, v5.p248
loyalty of the ruler of, v6.p157
Banthra, Brigadier Hope Grant’s skirmish with rebels at, v4.p74
Bara, Rajah of, sides with the English, v2.p196
Barah Banki, situation of, v3.pxi,
Barar, the kingdom of,
annexed (1854), v1.p160
effect of annexation on Marathas, v5.p14
Barari, in Oudh, occupied by Jang Bahadur, v4.p227
Barber, Lieut., dies of sunstroke while escaping from Naogaon (20 June), v3.p18
Barber, Mrs., superintends nursing at Lakhnao, v3.p327
Bardwan, a division of the Lower Provinces, v6.p3
the division remains tranquil during the Mutiny, v6.p6
Bareli, a district of Rohilkhand, v4.pxviii, v6.p38
its military character, v4.p366
its garrison, v3.p202
troops at, commanded by Brig. Sibbald, v3.p102
Premonitory symptoms
Emissaries from other places stir up sedition in, v3.p205
the greased cartridge question plainly affects conduct of Sipahis (Apr), v3.p202
Brig. Sibbald absent from, on inspection duty, v3.p204
feigning confidence practised at, with usual result, v3.p203
guns placed for safety near Irregular Cavalry, v3.p203
change in position of guns alarms Sipahis, v3.p203
guns returned to their former station of danger, v3.p205
news of Mirath outbreak reaches, v3.p205 Brig. Sibbald returns from inspection tour, v3.p206
Mutiny comes to a head
Notice of intended mutiny (29 May), v3.p206
officers prepare for anticipated rising, v3.p208
steadiness of Irregulars prevents mutiny (29 May), v3.p206
the murder of each officer deliberately planned, v3.p208
mutiny breaks out (31 May), v3.p207, v6.p106
Capt. Mackenzie attempts to recover the guns, v3.p209
Capt. Mackenzie and Lieut. Becher renew attempt to induce Irregular Cavalry to be loyal, v3.p214
Muhammad Shafi leads Irregular Cavalry to mutiny, v3.p210
Capt. Mackenzie compelled to abandon station, v3.p211
only 23 troopers remain loyal, v3.p211
the party of officers reach Naini Tal in safety, v3.p212
Under Rebel rule
Khan Bahadur Khan proclaimed Viceroy of Rohilkhand at, v3.p212
English prisoners defy the titular Viceroy to his face, v3.p212
murder of Europeans at, v3.p212
destruction of Mr. Thomason’s tomb to mark hatred of his revenue system, v3.p212
Bakht Khan persuaded to go to Dehli, v3.p212
Hindus of district oppressed by new ruler, v3.p213
Downfall of Native rule
Mutiny at, makes retention of Bijnaur impossible, v6.p108
battle in front of (5 May -58) v4.p367
fierce attack of Ghazis at, v4.p368
Sir Colin Campbell captures outer defences of, v4.p368
Khan Bahadur Khan withdraws his troops from, v4.p370
Bareli Brigade joins in attack on Dehli Ridge (4 July), v2.p425
Bargis, name of a people in Orisa, v6.p1
Barhampur,
situation and description, v2.pxv,
station for native troops near residence of Nawab Nazim, of Bengal, v1.p366
great excitement in the lines, v1.p368
troops break into revolt (27 Feb), v1.p370
scene of the first outbreak, v6.p26
incipient mutiny stopped by concession, v1.p372
court of inquiry as to revolt, v1.p373
this outbreak first warns Lord Canning of the coming danger, v1.p387
Lord Canning’s slowness in dealing with mutiny at, v6.p7
distrustful feeling of Sipahis at, widely spread in Oudh, v3.p236
mutinous 19th Regiment marched to Barrackpur, v1.p395
the men bring the greased-cartridge scare with them, v1.p367
resolution to disband mutinous regiment concealed from men, v1.p387
mutinous 19th Regiment disbanded at Barrackpur without trouble, v1.p400
opinion of newspapers on mutiny at, v3.p11
another mutiny threatened at (June), v3.p25
troops of the Nawab Nazim at, disarmed (2 Aug.), v4.p98
Barhi,
Col. Fischer marches from, to Hazaribagh (13 Sept), v4.p99
seized by Rup Singh as headquarters (Aug ’58), v5.p215
captured by Lieut. Forbes and dismantled, v5.p215
Bari, a town of Dholpur, v6.p154
the Maulavi’s strong position near, v4.p347
the Maulavi forced to evacuate his position (13 Apr ’58), v4.p348
occupied by Sir Hope Grant, v4.p348
Baring, Capt., deputed to watch disbandment of 19th Regt., v1.p402
Barisal, chief station of Bakirganj, v6.p31
Barka,
a loyal village prepares to resist Sah Mali, v6.p130
Mr. Dunlop’s strange combat with Bagda at, v6.pp1–31
Barker, Brig.,
attacks a village near Fathpur (11 Dec), v4.p313
completely defeats Harichand at Pend (7 Oct ’58), v5.p200
storms and wins Birwah fort (10 Oct ’58), v5.p200
Barlow, Sir George,
assists in settling position of King of Dehli (1804), v2.p4
urges punishment of Madras mutineers (1806), v1.p178
his unwise policy towards Rajputana, v4.p403
Barnard, Sir Henry,
his character, and disposition for work, v1.p413
his want of self-reliance, v2.p401
wins the affections of his troops, v2.p420
Major Baird Smith’s high opinion of him, v2.p428
Gen. Reed’s testimony to his unselfish earnestness, v2.p428
Commissioner Greathed’s opinion of him, v2.p428
Gen. N. Chamberlain’s description of his ceaseless industry, v2.p428
his noble faithfulness, v2.p428
Reports incendiary fires at Ambalah (24 Apr), v1.p412n
thinks Sipahis contented in early May, v1.p428
shows miserable unpreparedness of Indian army, v2.p111n
Gen. Wilson writes despairingly to him, v4.p59n
reaches Alipur with Dehli Force, v2.p140
On death of Gen. Anson assumes command of troops, v2.p123
defends Gen. Anson from charge of want of energy, v2.p123
on morning of assuming command, puts Dehli Force in motion, v2.p127
fights battle of Badli-ki-Sarai (8 June), v2.p143
seizes the Ridge outside Dehli, v2.p145
effect of his victory of 8 June on Calcutta, v3.p21
His project of carrying Dehli by coup-de-main, v2.p395
determines on sudden rush on Dehli, v2.p398
attends council of war at Dehli (14 June), v2.p399
his reasons for abandoning second project for rush on Dehli, v2.p404
his summary of condition of affairs before Dehli at end of June, v2.p422
his sound reasons for postponing third projected assault on Dehli, v2.p425n
his energy, and ceaseless exertion before Dehli, v2.p407
his last letter to Lord Canning, v2.p505
his death from cholera (5 July), v2.p427
high opinion entertained of him by his officers, v2.p428
Barnard, Capt., carries first news of Mirath mutiny to Gen. Anson, v2.p103
Barnes, Capt., goes to Udaipur to ask help for fugitives, v3.p169
Barnes, Lieut., conveyed to Lakhnao and there murdered (16 Nov), v3.p260n
Barnes, Mr. George, Commissioner of Cis-Satlaj States,
appointed to the Panjab (1849), v1.p39
hastily gathers supplies for Dehli Army, v2.p120
calls for a witty telegram from Sir J. Lawrence, v2.p347n
calls on Native States to disarm subjects, v2.p383
preserves the military road to Dehli, v2.p384
his official report on means taken to recover Dehli, v2.p120n, v2.p121n
Barnipur, a sub-division of 24 Parganahs, v6.p25
Barnston, Major,
his gallantry during attack on the Sikandarbagh, v4.p131n, v4.p140
endeavours to drive rebels from Shah Najaf, v4.p134
severely wounded at this last attack, v4.p142
Barod, Tantia Topi defeated by Col. Somerset at, v5.p250
Barodah, native state of Bombay Presidency, v5.p1
financial condition of, discussed in early May, v1.p428
loyalty of the Gaekwar of, v6.p168
probabilities of rising in, v5.p245
Tantia Topi advances against (27 Nov ’58), v5.p245
Barodia,
Rajah of Banpur driven from, by Sir Hugh Rose, v5.p98
the fort captured, v5.p101
Barot,
seat of Sah Mall’s authority, v6.p129
scene of Sah Mall’s defeat and death, v6.p131
Barpura, station to which Europeans retired, on mutiny at Itawah, v3.p107
Barrackpur, a subdivision of 24 Parganahs, v6.p25
situation, meaning, and description, v2.pxv,
head-quarters of Bengal army, v1.p363
its proximity a danger to Calcutta, v2.p85
Causes of the mutiny at (1824), v1.p194, v1.p196,
mutiny caused by Burmese war, v1.p338
Burning of telegraph-house (26 Jan), v6.p11, v1.p365
Gen. Hearsey reports secret instigation of Sipahis (Feb), v1.p384
he, for a time, tranquillizes Sipahis with a convincing argument, v1.p386
Sipahis disbelieve Gen. Hearsey’s assurances, v1.p395
routine allows time for greased-cartridge tale to circulate, v1.p376
the story of bone-dust flour current there, v1.p417
detachments of Sipahis from, spread the alarm in various places, v1.p366
emissaries from, seek to make 19th Regt. rise against the English, v1.p399
Open Mutiny begins
Mangal Pandi’s mutiny (29 Mar), v1.p395
Mangal Pandi hanged (8 Apr), v1.p402
Isri Pandi, the Jamadar, confesses to conspiracy when hung (22 Apr), v1.p429
inquiry into guilt of 34th Regt., v1.p404
demoralisation of Sipahis shown by the Mangal Pandi affair, v1.p398
Sipahis quiet in early May, v1.p247
Disarmament
34th Regt. disbanded (6 May), v1.p430
Sipahis at, allowed to retain their arms, v3.p6
the disbandment of all Si-palls at, urged by Calcutta inhabitants, v2.p92 and n
Lord Canning’s perversity in allowing troops at, to remain armed, v3.p14, v6.p7
arrangements for mutiny, v3.p17
Sipahis disarmed at (14 June), v3.p18
Sipahis of 2nd Grenadiers are prime agents in Mutiny, v1.p389
rapid transmission of news of mutiny at, v1.p361n
connection of mutineers with Oudh family, v1.p421n
road to, patrolled by Cavalry, v6.p19
Barrett, Major,
protests against disarmament of his Sipahis at Banaras, v2.p165
joins his Sipahis in their revolt, v2.p167
Barron, Lieut., I. N., his good service in Danapur, v6.p172
Barrow, Capt.,
leader of the 18 Cavalry who accompanied Havelock to retake Kanhpur, v2.p270
his services with the Cavalry at the Alambagh, v4.p252
defeats rebel attack on Jalalabad, v4.p218
heroic charge of his Eighteen at victory of Kanhpur, v2.p265
Barrow, Capt. Lousada, Deputy Commissioner at Saloni, v3.p273
Barrow, Major, Mr. Forjett takes him to witness the conspiracy of his own Sipahis, v5.p36
Barry Close,
his letter on the Vellur mutiny, v1.p163n
on the Nandidrug mutiny, v1.p173n
Barsat, a subdivision of 24 Parganahs, v6.p25
mutinous 19th Regt. refuse to rise against English at, v1.p395
Barsotelli, Signor, heroically joins in saving Mr. Capper’s life, v3.p288
Barston, Major, scatters rebel Infantry, v4.p407
Bartholomew, Capt., trains mounted Infantry for Major Havelock, v4.p342
Barua Sagar, junction of Tantia Topi and Man Singh there, v5.p306
Barwani, point at which Gen. Michel recrossed Narbada, v5.p245
Barwell, Lieut., distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p387
Basant Ali Khan, his declaration that the King of Dehli allowed the murder of the Europeans, v5.p332
Basari, near Garhakota, rebels driven from, v5.p100
Basau, a town of Jaipur, v6.p158
Basaud, Sah Mall evacuates, on approach of the English, v6.p130
burned by Mr. Dunlop, v6.p130
Baserhat, a subdivision of 24 Parganahs, v6.p25
Bashiratganj,
first battle fought there (29 July), v3.p333
second battle at (4 Aug), v3.p339
third battle at (12 Aug), v3.p341
mutineers chased through, by Gen. Havelock (21 Sept), v3.p357
Bassano, Capt., distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p385
Basti, partly tranquillized by Mr. Wynyard in June, v6.p55
Bates, Major, forces the Shergati pass, in Chutia Nagpur (7 Jan ’58), v4.p308
Batson, Dr.,
offers to go alone to Mirath to call succours to Dehli, v2.p69
is caught by villagers and brutally used, v2.p69
Batt, Lieut., I. N.,
his distinguished service at Kali Kanki, v6.p171
repairs the fort at Baksar, v6.p171
his gallantry in Jagdispur jungles, v6.p171
Batten, Mr., renders great service in restoring order at Kanhpur, v6.p78
Battles (actions in which troops were pitted against each other in the open, arranged in chronological order)–
The Hindan, (first battle, 30 May; second battle, 31 May), v2.pp138–139
Ghazi-ud-din Nagar (31 May), v3.p7
Badli ki Sarai (8 June), v2.p143
Chinhat (29 June), v3.p284
Sassiah (5 July), v3.p181
Trimu Ghaut (11 July), v2.p482
Fathpur (12 July), v2.p271
Aong (15 July), v2.p278
Pandu Nadi (15 July), v2.p279
Kanhpur (16 July), v2.p282
Second battle at Trimu Ghaut (16 July), v2.p483
Unao (29 July), v3.p331
Bashiratganj (29 July), v3.p333
Arah (3 Aug), v3.p66
Second battle at Bashiratganj (4 Aug), v3.p339
Third battle at Bashiratganj (12 Aug), v3.p341
Jagdispur (12 Aug), v3.p86
Bithur (16 Aug), v3.p343
Najafgarh. won by Nicholson (25 Aug), v2.p491, v4.p1
Pali (8 Sept), v4.p395
Kundapati (11 Sept), v3.p351
Manduri (19 Sept), v4.p223
Mangalwar (21 Sept), v3.p356
Alambagh, Lakhnao (23 Sept), v3.p358
Balandshahr (28 Sept), v4.p63
Chatra (2 Oct), v4.p100
Akbarpur (7 Oct), v4.p312
Agra (10 Oct), v4.p72
Kudya (19 Oct), v4.p224
Dhar (22 Oct), v5.p48
Chanda (30 Oct), v4.p224
Kajwa, (1 Nov), v4.p103
Danchua (6 Nov), v4.p312
Rawal (12 Nov), v5.p51
Narnul (16 Nov), v4.p79
Kanhpur (27 Nov), v4.p168
Kanhpur (6 Dec), v4.p191
Kasganj (Dec), v4.p202
Patiali (17 Dec), v4.p204
Sobanpur (26 Dec), v4.p226
Karauli (27 Dec), v4.p206
Kali Nadi bridge (2 Jan ’58), v4.p212
Palamau (21 Jan ’58), v4.p308
Nasratpur (23 Jan ’58), v4.p230
Shamsabad (27 Jan ’58), v4.p219
Chanda, in Oudh (19 Feb ’58), v4.p231
Hamidpur, in Oudh (19 Feb ’58), v4.p232
Phulpur (22 Feb ’58), v4.p227
Badshahganj (23 Feb ’58), v4.p234
Amorha (5 Mar ’58), v4.p317
Azamgarh (6 Apr ’58), v4.p323
Kankar (7 Apr ’58), v4.p351
Tigra (10 Apr ’58), v4.p329
Bhogniwala (17 Apr ’58), v4.p361
Manohar (20 Apr ’58), v4.p333
Naghina (21 Apr ’58), v4.p362
Jagdispur (23 Apr ’58), v4.p335
Bareli (5 May ’58), v4.p367
Kunch (6 May ’58), v5.p123
Nurganj (6 May ’58), v4.p371
Jagdispur (9 May ’58), v4.p337
Hatampur (11 May ’58), v4.p337
Jathin (12 May ’58), v4.p337
Dalilpur (27 May ’58), v4.p337
Kopuldrug (May ’58), v5.p170
Harba (18 June ’58), v5.p196
Gwaliar (19 June ’58), v5.p159
Jaura-Alipur (21 June ’58), v5.p162
Sanganir (7 Aug ’58), v5.p224
Kankrauli (14 Aug ’58), v5.p226
Sirpurah (30 Aug ’58), v5.p193
Nuriah (29 Aug ’58), v5.p192
Mianganj (5 Oct ’58), v5.p200
Panu (7 Oct ’58), v5.p200
Shahjahanpur (8 Oct ’58), v5.p200
Battye, Quintin,
his military family, v2.p353n
killed in action before Dehli (9 June), v2.p352
Battye, Richmond, killed on the Black Mountain (18 June ’88), v2.p353n
Battye, Wigram, killed at Fathabad (2 Apr ’79), v2.p353n
Battye, Lieut., his gallantry during Jhelam mutiny, v2.p470
Baugh, Lieut., hurries to arrest Mangal Pandi, v1.p396
Bauni, a State to the north-west of Hamirpur, v6.p83
Bausi, deserting Cavalry from Bhagalpur hurry to, v4.p94
Bavriahs, a predatory class of people at Lodiani, v2.p380n
Bax, Mr., Civil Magistrate, called Bax-Ironside,
accompanies Major Eyre to relief of Arah, v3.p63n
proceeds with troops and punishes a village, near Ghazipur, v6.p61
his letter to Mr. Tayler, v3.p78n
assists Brig. Douglas in his operations in Ghazipur, v6.p62
secures the tranquillity of Ghazipur, v6.p62
Bayley, Mr. Clive, his testimony to the devotion of Mr. Tucker of Fathpur, v2.p275n
Bayley, Mr. H. V., Judge of Bard-wan, v6.p6
Baynes, Capt., gives first news of projected mutiny at Nandidrug (1806), v1.p173
Baynes, Capt., heads the stormers at Water bastion, Dehli, v4.p25
Beadon, Sir Cecil,
his optimist view of the situation of affairs, v3.p1
contemptuous terms in which he refused Volunteer aid, v6.p16
his inapt reply to offers of aid from French residents at Calcutta, v3.p2
his “line of six hundred miles” in danger, v3.p24
his famous line repeatedly pierced, v6.p35
the men who preserved his boasted line of six hundred miles, v3.p94
believes delusive assurances of Sipahi loyalty, v3.p6
his calculation for rate of reinforcing Banaras, v2.p101
demonstration of his unwise optimism, v3.p5
his want of foresight demonstrated by Mr. Grant, v3.p9
Beatson, Capt. Stuart, Adjutant-General of the force,
sent to retake Kanhpur, v2.p270
dies of cholera, v2.p298n
Beaufort, Mr. F. L., Judge of Jessor, v6.p26
Becher, Q.-M.-Gen. Arthur, wounded at attack on Dehli Ridge (18 June), v2.p415
Becher, Col. Charles,
attacks Tantia Topi at Bagrod, v5.p239
moves to Chapra to intercept Firuzshah, v5.p255
Becher, Lieut.,
second in command of Irregular Cavalry at Bareli, v3.p205
tries to bring the Irregulars to action, v3.p209
renews attempt to induce them to remain loyal, v3.p211
specially commended by Col. Troup for his gallantry, v3.p211n
Becher, Major John, Deputy Commissioner of Hazarah,
his successful administration, v2.p361
his admiration of Edwardes and Nicholson, v2.p366
with assistance of Kohistanis, destroys mutineers who cross the frontier, v2.p371
Becher, As.-Adj.-Gen. Septimus, receives report of disaffection of troops at Ambalah, v1.p406
Bedla, Rao of, hurries, with troops, to help the Nimach fugitives, v3.p169
Begam Kothi,
place within the Residency, Lakhnao, v3.p298
fierce struggle at, and capture of, v4.p270
Begam Samru, battle near her walled garden at Agra, v3.p181
Begamabad,
Gujar atrocities at, v6.p128
atrocities avenged by Mr. Dunlop, v6.p128
Begamganj,
boats escaping from Faizabad intercepted at, v3.p268
seven land from the boats and run, but only two ultimately escape, v3.p269
Beher, small stream near Rewah, v5.p75
Belgaon,
its situation, v5.pix,
state of its fort and garrison, v5.p18
General Lester commands at, v5.p18
Mr. Seton-Karr, Collector and Magistrate at, v5.p14
causes of discontent in, before 1857, v5.p14
Effect of Mirath outbreak on, v5.p18
emissaries from the north appear in, v5.p19
one emissary arrested in June, v5.p19
influence of Nana Sahib’s actions on, v5.p19. A few European troops arrive, v5.p22
dangerous Sipahis sent away, v5.p22
fresh conspirator seized and blown from gun (13 Aug), v5.p22
Mr. Seton-Karr begins to disarm people, v5.p23
Col. Le G. Jacob and Mr. Manson given political charge of, v5.p165
the Chief of Nargund murders Mr. Manson, v5.p170
he is tried and executed at Belgaon, v5.p172n
Bellari, a watershed in Southern Maratha country, v5.pix,
Bell, Lieut.-Col., captures Machhi Bhawan and Great Imambarah, v4.p279
Bell, Major Evans,
his statements about the Indur mutiny and its leaders, traversed, v3.p144n
his statements as to murders at Indur controverted, v3.p145n
his statements about Indur Residency inaccurate, v3.p143n
his statements as to withdrawal from Indur Residency controverted, v3.p150n
Bellew, Dr. Henry. Medical Officer to Mission to Kandahar (1857), v1.p324
Belwa,
entrenched camp of rebels at, v4.p316
detachment from, joins Kunwar Singh at Atraolia, v4.p318
Benei Singh, Rao Rajah of Alwar, v6.p153
his turbulent spirit, v6.p153
places troops at service of British. and dies, v3.p173
Bengal,
its immense importance to the English, v6.p36
resumption policy applied to, v1.p123
estates sold for trifling debts, v1.p129n
Bengal Army,
its beginning under Clive, v1.p149
treatment of, v1.p149
the first mutiny (1764), v1.p150
disarmament of regiment, v1.p151
mutiny of English officers (1766), v1.p152
effect of Burmese War on (1824), v1.p193
the re-organisation of 1824 promotes discontent, v1.p193
evidence as to deterioration of (1832), v1.p200
effect of annexations on, v1.p203
extraordinary allowances, grants, and withdrawals of (1838–43), v1.p205n
some regiments mutiny at Firuzpur (1844), v1.p204
mutiny of troops in Panjab (1849), v1.p227
Largely recruited from Oudh, v1.p254
its constitution compared with that of Bombay, v1.p242
summary of causes of deterioration of, v1.p255
systematic attempts to corrupt, v1.p253
its dangerous condition pointed out by John Jacob, v1.p348
effect of Barrackpur mutiny on, v1.p196, v1.p197n
causes which urged it to demoralisation, v1.p189
gradual degradation of native officers in, v1.p153
its cohesion rested on personal character of English officers, v1.p155
unwise changes in officering, v1.p156
Bengal Residency,
the six points of danger in, v6.p36
the men who saved it, v6.p37
Beni Bahadur Singh,
joins Fazal Azim in opposing Gen. Franks, v4.p230
defeated by Gen. Franks (23 Jan ’58), v4.p230
Beni Madhu,
an Oudh talukdar, threatens to attack Lakhnao, v5.p186
commands Oudh rebels south of Lakhnao, v5.p199
driven from Atraolia (29 Sept), v4.p223
attempt to surround him at Shankarpur, v5.p202
driven from country south of Ghaghra, v5.p204
escapes from unclosed side of Shankarpur, v5.p203
completely defeated at Dundia Khera by Lord Clyde (24 Nov ’53), v5.p203
Bennett, Lieut., commands the troops at Bandah, v6.p79 attempts to disarm Sipahis at Bandah, v6.p81
Benson, Col.,
recommends disbanding troops at Rawalpindi (1849), v1.p228
cuts off Tantia Topi from Mau (Dec ’58), v5.p247
overtakes Tantia Topi at Zirapur, v5.p249
Bentinck Lord William,
Sipahis degenerate under administration of, v1.p191
threatens to assume the government of Oudh (1831), v1.p87
his plan for the government of Oudh, v1.p89
favours mild treatment in all emergencies, v1.p176
supports Indian Bible Society, v1.p346
Beresford, Mr., and his wife, bravely fight on roof of Dehli Bank, but are murdered, v2.p62
Berford, Mr., Magistrate at Muzaffarnagar,
provokes rising by his pusillanimity, v3.p201
breaks down in health, v6.p123
Berkeley, Brig.,
his great services at the Alambagh, v4.p252
sent to punish outrage at Suraon (12 July ’58), v5.p195
captures Dahain (14 July ’58), v5.p195 captures Tirul (16 July ’58), v5.p195
captures Bhairpur and returns to Allahabad (18 July ’58), v5.p196
again goes out, and occupies Partabgarh (Aug ’58), v5.p196
occupies Sultanpur and restores direct post-line from Allahabad to Lakhnao, v5.p196
Berners, Mr. Henry, a solicitor serves in Calcutta Volunteers, v6.p18
Best, Mr. J. B., Deputy Collector of Ghazipur, v6.p60
Betiah. the brave Mr. Bird reaches safely, from Gorakhpur, v6.p59
Betul, district of Sagar and Narbada territories, v5.p60
wild country south of Narbada, v5.p242
Bethune, Mr., his special interest in Indian Female Education, v1.p136
Bethune Institution, specially favoured by Lady Canning, v1.p349
Betwa, a river of Jalaun, v3.px, . v5.px,
one boundary of Sindhia territory, v3.p135
head-quarters of Kalpi insurgents established near, v4.p314
defensive line of, abandoned by rebels in panic, v5.p103
Bewar,
Capt. Hodson visits, in his daring ride to Sir Colin Campbell (30 Dec), v4.p207
place at which Brig. Seaton’s and Col. Walpole’s forces joined, v4.p201
Bhagalpur, the capital of Eastern Bihar, v4.pxiii, v4.p91, v6.p3
Mr. G. Yule, Commissioner at, v4.p92
distribution of Sipahi regiments in, v4.p92
Sipahis at, watch keenly the fate of Arah, v4.p94
Mr. Yule tries to maintain order without European troops, v4.p92
preserves tranquillity till end of July, v4.p92
a few European soldiers retained as garrison, v4.p93
Native Cavalry desert, and hurry to Bausi (14 Aug), v4.p94
Bhagirathi, river passes through v6.p25
Bhagpat, visited by Mr. Dunlop while on the verge of rebellion, vi. [26 zzzz
Bhagwant Singh, Rana of Dholpur, v6.p154
remains loyal, v6.p154
rewarded for his loyalty, v6.p155
Bhairpur, captured by Brig. Berkeley, v5.p196
Bhairab, river of Nadia, v6.p25
Bhalia, point of junction of Ghaghra and Ganges, v3.p268
Bhalua, district of Chitragaon, v4.pxiv, v6.p3
Bhandara, garrison of, v5.p77
Bhanderi, Tantia Topi retreats from Jhansi through, v5.p306
Bhansror, Tantia Topi’s advance on Udaipur stopped at, v5.p248
Bhao Singh, his true copy of the King of Dehli’s proclamation, v5.p329
Bharatkup, near Kirwi, where Madhava Rao surrendered to Gen. Whitlock, v5.p140
Bharat Pal,
his succession to Karauli Raj recognised, v1.p68
superseded by Madan Pal before actually appointed (1852), v1.p69
Bharatpur, one of the Rajput states, v3.p163n, v4.pxvii, v6.p160
description of, v3.px, v6.p160
George Hunter wounded at (1830), v1.p208
Sir H. Lawrence visits (Feb), v1.p331
State ruled by a Council, v6.p160
Capt. Nixon commands troops at, v6.p89
troops placed at the service of the British, v6.p160
Mr. Colvin invites aid from the Jots of, v3.p101
they send the supports asked for, v3.p101
the contingent of troops from, mutiny near Kosi (31 May) v6.p63
Anticipated attack of Tantia Topi on, v5.p219
Tantia Topi advances to seize, but is stopped by Brig. Showers (22 June ’58), v5.p221
Bharatpur, Rajah of,
his troops occupy Hodal, v3.p108
mutiny of his troops there (31 May), v3.p109
fidelity of the Rajah relied on, v1.p443
Bharoch,
situation of, v3.pxii,
riot between Parsis and Muhammadans in, v5.p6
Bhaugaon, attempt to march Main-purl Sipahis to, v3.p103
Bhetia,
situation of, v3.pxii,
occupied by Gurkhas, v4.p226
Bhijalpur, Lieut. Sherrill defeats party of rebels there, v5.p148n
Bhils,
aborigines drilled by the British, v3.p138
fear to fight at Indur, v3.p148
Bhilwara,
Tantia Topi advances on, v5.p307
but he is defeated near there (7 Aug ’58), v5.p224
Tantia Topi falls back on (12 Dec ’58), v5.p309
and enters the dense jungle near, v5.p248
Bhim Rao Bhonsla honours the plunderers of British stations, v5.p47
Bhim Rao, Chief of Kopuldrug,
receives rebel reinforcements from Dharwar, v5.p170
he is killed at Kopuldrug, v5.p170
Bhirwan, Man Singh secretly visits, v5.p260
Bhitur centre of activity at beginning of Mutiny, v1.p422
Bhognipur, a village near Kalpi, v4.p160
occupied by Brig. Carthew, v4.p314
Bhogniwala, Col. Coke defeats rebels at (17 Apr ’58), v4.p361
Bhokar, most westerly part of Lower Provinces, v6.p2
a tributary Mahall, v6.p4
Bhola Khan, Sipahi, his description of the burning of Kanhpur barrack, v2.p245n
Bholanath. a Brahman. labours to re-establish order in Kanhpur, v6.p77
Bholanath Chandr,
his description of the meeting of the Ganges and Jamnah, v2.p181n
his account of the sack of Allahabad by mutineers, v2.p194
his description of the defences of Dehli, v2.p392n
his evidence merely hearsay gossip, v2.p203n
Bhonsla,
royal family declared extinct (1854), v1.p60
injured by Lord Dalhousie, v1.p424
Lord Dalhousie’s treatment of, shakes native belief in British honesty, v5.p287
Bhopal,
situation of, v3.px,
under care of Central Indian Agency, v3.p135
Col. Durand becomes Political Agent at (1849), v3.p131
conspicuous loyalty of the Begam of, v6.p166
The Begam gives information of the coming outbreak (Apr), v6.p166
part of Contingent marches to Indur, v3.p138
Contingent stationed at Sihor, v3.p136
the Begam expels a native found raising troops (June), v6.p166
she shelters fugitives from Indur (July), v6.p166
Mutiny of the Contingent at (July), v6.p166
mutineers from, join others at Gwaliar, v4.p66
rebels from, defeated at Madanpur (Jan ’58), v5.p74. The Begam sends 800 men to strengthen Central India Field Force, v5.p95, v6.p166
grain supplied from, to Sir Hugh Rose’s force, v5.p101
the town covered Brig. Parke, v5.p231
pressure brought upon the Begam to induce her to rebel, v6.p166
rewards conferred on, for loyalty, v6.p167n
Bhopal, Begam of,
taught the noble principles of her conduct, by Col. Durand, v3.p134
receives Col. Durand and his party of fugitives with honour, v3.p159n
Bhopal Singh, rebel leader in Oudh, v5.p189
Bhopawar,
its situation, v5.pix,
plundered by mercenaries from Dhar and Amjhera, v5.p47
Bhowani Singh, Hawaldar-Major,
the only trooper of the disgraced 2nd Cavalry re-enlisted, v2.p228n
Nana Sahib’s letter of commendation to, v2.p500
the faithful Subahdar-Major dies in defence of, v2.p245
Bhudoi, the titular Rajah of,
causes annoyance near Mirzapur, v6.p47
seized and hanged near Mirzapur, v6.p48
Bhumij, a people of Chutia Nagpur, v3.pxiii, v4.p95
Bhutan, mutinous Sipahis from Dhakah, fly to, v4.p293
Biaur,
fugitives from Nasirabad retire to, v3.p168
position held by Sir George Lawrence’s field force, v4.p396
Bibiapur, village on the Gumti, seized by Sir Colin Campbell, v4.p259
Bibiganj, outside Arah, attempt to stop Major Eyre’s advance at, v3.p65
Bibigarh, at Kanhpur,
minute description of the, v2.p266n
description of the rooms after the massacre, v2.p299 and n
account of deaths in, previous to final massacre, v2.p267n
Bichpuri, evacuated by Gujars as Mr. Dunlop enters, v6.p130
Biddle, an Englishman who acts as agent for Nana, Sahib, v1.p79
Biddulph, Capt., his gallantry during attack on the Sikandarbagh, v4.p140
Biddulph, Col.,
takes guns through the heart of Lakhnao to support British left, v4.p148
killed at Lakhnao (18 Nov), v4.p149
Bihar, Eastern, a division of the Lower Provinces, v6.p3
same as Bhagalpur, description of, v4.pxiii,
state of, during November, v4.p297
by securing Bhagalpur and Munger, Mr. Yule disarms conspiracy in Eastern division, v4.p93
Bihar, Western,
correct name of the Patna division, v6.p3
prison disturbances at (1845), v1.p144
important interests in, threatened, v3.p39
Mr. W. Tayler’s efforts to preserve order in, v3.pp29–40
confidence felt in Mr. Tayler, v3.p39
great danger to, by defeat of Capt. Dunbar’s troops, v3.p69
saved from Sipahi marauding by Major Eyre, v3.p67
unpatriotic conduct of some officers in, after driving Mr. W. Tayler from office, v4.p310
troops sent to Patna after Mr. Taylor’s recall, v4.p311
Defeat of rebels at Akbarpur (7 Oct) v4.p312
defeat of rebels at Danchua (6 Nov), v4.p312
Col. Rowcroft’s column organized in, v4.p225, v4.p312,
Threatened by Kunwar Singh (Mar ’58), v4.p317
Brig. Douglas’s plan for crushing scattered rebels in, v4.p339
cleared of rebel troops (24 Nov ’58), v4.p345
the men who saved the district and the capital of India, v6.p33
Bihiya, occupied by Sir E. Lugard, v4.p336
Bijaigarh occupied by Col. Greathed, v4.p65
Bijapur, Ajit Singh surprised and defeated at, v5.p234
Bijawar, district to the west of Urchah, v5.pxii,
Bijeraghugarh, captured by Lieut. Osborne, v5.p77
Bijnaur, a district of Rohilkhand, v4.pxviii, v6.p38
description of district, v6.p103
Mr. A. Shakespear, Collector and Magistrate of, v6.p103
news of Mirath outbreak reaches, v6.p104
released gaolbirds infest the district, v6.p104
Preliminary Disturbances
Mutineers from Rurki enter the district, v6.p104
prisoners break out of gaol (21 May), v6.p105
Mr. Shakespear stops egress of prisoners from gaol, v6.p105
some prisoners escape, most of whom are recaptured, v6.p105
Mr. Shakespear secures treasure in a well (21 May), v6.p105
Mahmad Khan comes to steal treasure too late, v6.p106
help given to English by Chaudharis near, v6.p104
Mahmad Khan sent to suppress Mewati marauders, v6.p106
military assistance arrives, v6.p106
Mahmad Khan returns with armed Pathans (30 May), v6.p106
mutinously disposed troops sent from, v6.p107
much of the treasure re. moved from, by Lieut. Gough, v6.p107
the town isolated by the general revolt, v6.p107
Mahmad Khan suddenly returns to (7 June), v6.p107
Muhammadan Rule in
Bahadur Khan’s rule at Bareli makes retention of Bijnaur impossible, v6.p108
Mahmud Khan persuaded to keep from open revolt, v6.p108
Mr. Shakespear skilfully bands over district to care of Mahmad Khan (7 June), v6.p108
Mahmad Khan proclaims himself ruler, under King of Dehli ( (10 June), v6.p109
Mahmad Khan appropriates money remaining in well, v6.p109
and begins to persecute Hindus, v6.p110
Umrao Singh driven from district, by Mahmad Khan, v6.p110
Hindus unite and drive Mahmud Khan to Najibabad (6 Aug), v6.p110
anarchy in, after the Hindu revolt, v6.p110
Civil War
Mr. Shakespear authorizes two Muhammadans to take charge of place (16 Aug), v6.p111
Mahmad Khan declares war on (23 Aug), v6.p111
and captures the town, v6.p111
civil war between Hindus and Muhammadans, v6.p111
decisive defeat of Hindus (18 Sept), v6.p111
flight of younger Chaudharis to Mirath, v6.p111
Muhammadan Rule re-established
Muhammadans massacre unoffending Hindus, v6.p111
“Mahmad Khan establishes his rule at, v6.p112
Mahmad Khan harries neighbouring district, v6.p112
the third raid from, defeated by Capt. H. Boisragon, v6.p112
despondency at. by reason of Capt. Boisragon’s victory, v6.p114
British Authority restored
Brig. Jones’s force banishes Muhammadan domination from (17 Apr ’58), v6.p114
occupied by Brig. Jones, v4.p364
Mr. Shakespear returns to, and soon restores order, v6.p115
Bijraon, Capt. Meade makes the final move from (27 Feb ’59), v5.p258
Bikanir, one of the Rajput States, v3.p163n
iv. xvii, v6.p150
description of the State, v6.p150
the Rajah’s feuds with Jaisalmir (1835), v6.p150
Sirdar Singh becomes Rajah (1852), v6.p150
renders real assistance during Mutiny, v6.p151
the remnants of Tantia Topi’s army surrender to Rajah of, v5.p256
remains loyal, and the reasons for its loyalty, v6.p150
the State rewarded for loyalty, v6.p151
Bilaspur,
garrison of, v5.p77
Mr. Skinner fortifies himself in his house, v6.p135
Mr. Sapte arrives., and relieves Mr. Skinner, v6.p135
Bilsi, rebels about to attack, v3.p216
Bina,
rapid stream near Rahatgarh, v5.p95
Sir Hugh Rose’s passage of
fruitlessly disputed by Rajah of Banpur, v5.p98
defensive line of, abandoned by rebels in panic, v5.p103
Bingham, Lieut., with first column at assault of Dehli, v4.p19
Birbhum, a district of Western Bengal, v6.p3
Birch, Capt.,
has guns brought into Allahabad Fort, v2.p187
murdered at Allahabad (6 June), v2.p190
Birch, Col. Richard, Military Secretary,
immediately investigates cause for greased-cartridge scare, v1.p377
early advises a General Proclamation to the Army, v1.p447n
Birch, Lieut.,
distinguished at battle of Chinhat, v3.p377
his great services during defence of Lakhnao, v3.p387
Birch, Lieut.,
attacked by infuriated Kols, in Singhbhum, v4.p306
severely wounded, v4.p306
Birch, Lieut., disarms Burhanpur mutineers, v5.p40
Birch, Lieut.-Col.,
commands troops at Sitapur, v3.p252
firmly believes in the loyalty of his men, v3.p253
murdered by his Sipahis (3 June), v3.p254
Birch, Maj.-Gen., on caste as affecting discipline, v1.p243n
Birch, Mrs., superintends nursing at Lakhnao, v3.p327
Bird, Assist.-Surgeon, distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, 3.386]
Bird, Mr., Joint Magistrate of Gorakhpur, v6.p52
defeats attempt of prisoners to escape from Gorakhpur gaol (7 June), v6.p55
remains alone at Gorakhpur after other officials had retreated (13 Aug), v6.p58
maintains his dangerous position for a few days, v6.p59
at last escapes into the jungle, v6.p59
a price set on his head, v6.p59
he reaches Betiah, in Champaran district, safely, v6.p59
Bird, Robert Martins,
adverse to Talukdars, v1.p118
charged by Col. Sleeman with habitually insulting native gentry, v1.p121
Bird, Mr. Wilberforce, his personal kindness to Dost Muhammad, v1.p325
Birkingyoung, Mr., a planter, brave volunteer horseman of Aligarh, v6.p138
Birwah, stormed and won by Brig. Barker, v5.p200
Bisharatpur , loyal and generous conduct of Zamindar of, v6.p51
Bishop, Capt., murdered at Sialkot mutiny (9 July), v2.p473
Bisuah, near Sitapur, point at which Firuzshah crossed the Ganges to join Tantia Topi, v5.p251
Bitauli,
occupied by the Begam of Lakhnao (9 Apr ’58), v4.p346
evacuated by Begam of Lakhnao (19 Apr ’58), v4.p348
Bitaur, Gen. Napier hurries to, to intercept Firuzshah, v5.p252
Bithur,
Baji Rao retires to (1818), v1.p72
granted as jaghir to Nana Sahib, v1.p74
Col. Smith’s boat-party destroyed near, v3.p232n
Nana Sahib’s retreat to, and flight from, v2.p293
plunder and destruction of palace at (19 July), v2.p294
Tantia Topi leads Sheorajpur mutineers there, and is defeated, v5.p306
Gen. Neill sends troops towards, merely to create good impression, v3.p343
Gen. Havelock attacks rebels at, v3.p343
desperate fighting at, but defeat of Nana Sahib (16 Aug), v3.p344
destruction of palace and temple at (11 Dec.), v4.p197
Bithur, Maharajah of, see Nana Sahib
Black, Capt., Capt. Conolly’s letter to him, with respect to Erinpuram mutiny, v4.p410
Black Hole, Lord Clive revenges, v1.p148
Blair, Capt., disarms Sipahis of Asirgarh, v5.p40
Blair, Lieut., his distinguished conduct at battle near Balandshahr, v4.p63
Blake, Brig.,
discourtesy of Sipahis to, announces mutiny at Gwaliar, v3.p115
murdered at Gwaliar (14 June), v3.p115
Blake, Mrs., escapes from the murders at Gwaliar, v3.p116n
Blake, Mr., murdered at Jaipur, superstition concerning his death, v2.p409n
Blane, Major Seymore, urges Gen. Nicholson to advance cautiously into Dehli, v4.p31
Block, Mr. C. S., principal civil officer at Sultanpur, v3.p271
receives notice of intended mutiny, v3.p271
murdered near Sultanpur (9 June), v3.p272
Blunt, Capt.,
commands Artillery in Lieut.-Col. Greathed’s column, v4.p61
his daring courage in attack on Sikandarbagh, v4.p128
present with his guns at attack on Tantia Topi (6 Dec), v4.p188
Bogara, district of Eastern Bengal, v4.pxix,
Bogle, Lieut., rescues Miss Jackson and Mrs. Orr from captivity, v4.p281n
Boileau, Capt.,
commands Infantry at Sikrora, v3.p261
escapes from Sikrora to Balrampur, v3.p263
Boileau, Capt.,
sent to do duty with Nipalese, v4.p222
leads party of Gurkhas, at action of Manduri, v4.p223
Boileau, Major, reinforces escaladers at Jhansi, v5.p116
Boileau, Capt. T. T., commands at Sago’s House, Lakhnao, v3.p297
Boisragon, Capt. H., takes command of force against Bijnaur raiders, v6.p112
Boisragon, Lieut. T., sent from Rurki against Bijnaur, v6.p112
Bokhara, Persia tries to influence, against England (1856), v1.p317
Bolan Pass, suggested route for British Mission to Kandahar (1857) v1.p323
Bolaram, Colin Mackenzie nearly murdered by his own Sipahis at, v1.p239
Bolton, Lieut., murdered at Kanhpur (27 June), v2.p259
Bombay,
description of Presidency, v5.p1
line of telegraphic communication with Madras, in 1857, v3.p137n
general policy of Lord 37 Elphinstone for protection of, v5.p37
Mr. Forjett, Superintendent of Police at, v5.p29
Mr. Forjett enlists European police, v5.p29
dangerously inflammable condition of town, v2.p310
Mr. Forjett disobeys orders, and saves the town, v5.p34
riot at the Muharram, v5.p33
Mr. Forjett quells the mutiny, v5.p34
conspirators acknowledge that Mr. Forjett’s vigilance defeated them, v5.p35
Sipahis conspire to break out at the Duali festival, v5.p35
the conspiracy in Ganga Parshad’s house, v5.p36
this conspiracy also defeated by Mr. Forjett, v5.p36. March of a column from, to Indur, v3.p140
Queen’s Proclamation at (1 Nov ’58), v5.p276
Bombay Army,
its constitution, v1.p155
its constitution compared with that of Bengal, v1.p242
Bombay, Inam Commission of, its nature and operations, v1.p127
Bonai, a tribuary Mahall of the Lower Provinces, v6.p4
Bondi, Begam of Oudh and Nana Sahib driven through, v5.p204
Bone, Mr., Engineer, one of Peel’s Brigade, v4.p90n
Bonham, Lieut.,
commands Artillery at Sikrora, v3.p261
his Sipahis give him money and a horse, but force him to leave Sikrora, (9 June), v3.p263
his heroic conduct at battle of Chinhat, v3.p286n, v3.p377
wounded three times at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p385
Bontein, Major,
reports greased-cartridge scare at Damdamah (23 Jan), v1.p375
suggests disbanding 19th Regt. at Calcutta instead of Barrackpur, v1.p394
pronounces on the greasing substance, v1.p377
suggests substitution of tearing for biting, v1.p383
Bonus, Lieut., wounded in escalade, at Jhansi, v5.p117
Botanical Gardens, Calcutta, plot to rise against the English there, on 10th March, frustrated, v1.p389
Boulderson, Mr., reproved for supporting Talukdari claims, v1.p119n
Boulton, Lieut., escapes massacre by his own Sipahis, but afterwards perishes (July), v3.p249
Bourchier, Major George,
commands Horse Battery, in Punjab Movable Column, v2.p476
supports Cavalry with his guns in their heroic stand at Dehli, v4.p34
his description of appearance of Dehli after capture, v4.p48
commands Artillery in Lieut.-Col. Greathed’s column, v4.p61
takes part in battle of Balandshahr, v4.p63
his description of the surprise at Agra, v4.p71n
his description of the rout of the rebels at Agra, v4.p72
first to open fire at relief of Lakhnao, v4.p119
his daring in attack of the Sikandarbagh, v4.p140
takes guns through the heart of Lakhnao to support British left, v4.p149
present with his battery at attack on Tantia Topi (6 Dec), v4.p188
by rapid advance secures the capture of Gwaliar camp, v4.p191
his description of chase of Gwaliar contingent from Kanhpur, v4.p191
blows up house at Itawah, held by fanatics, v4.p201
Bourne, Mr. Sturges, present at Christ Church when young Canning won the Latin verse prize, v1.p269n
Bouverie, Capt., accompanies Lord Canning to India, v1.p280
Bowling, Dr., murdered at Shahjahanpur (31 May), v3.p214
Bowman, Rev. G. L., accompanies Peel’s Brigade, v4.p90n
Bowling, Lewin, appointed to the Panjab (1849), v1.p39
Boyd, Assist.-Surgeon, distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p386
Boyd, Capt., with second column, at assault of Dehli, v4.p19
Boyle, Mr. Vicars,
fortifies his house at Arah, v3.p52
takes charge of defences of the house, v3.p53n
the great service he rendered at Arah, v6.p33
Boyson, Mr., killed in defence of Lakhnao, v3.p326, v3.p384,
Bradford, Col., suppresses mutiny at Govindgarh (1850), v1.p230
Bradford, Mr., escapes from Faizabad to Danapur, v3.p271
Bradshaw, Lieut., killed in daring capture of a gun, at assault of Dehli (14 Sept), v4.p27, v4.p38,
Bradshaw, Mrs., her account of the last moments of Sir Hugh Wheeler, v2.p254n
Brahmanism, effect of Western science on, v1.p131
Brahmans,
their influence on Indian society, v1.p132
spread of English education renders them antagonistic to English rule, v1.p133
specially alarmed by favour shown to widow-remarriage, v1.p138
Brahmaputra, its junction with the Mantis, v6.p31
Bramley, Lieut., killed at Ruiya (15 Apr ’58), v4.p356
Brasyer, Lieut., disarms Sipahis in Fort of Allahabad, v2.p191
Brasyer, Capt., with his Sikhs forces abandonment of second line of defence in Lakhnao, v4.p252, v4.p273,
Bridge, Capt.,
commands Madras Horse Artillery, at attack on Lakhnao, v4.p121
his daring in attack of the Sikandarbagh, v4.p140
present with his battery at attack on Tantia, Topi (6 Dec), v4.p188
Brigade Mess,
a post at Lakhnao, v3.p298
mine exploded there, and assault delivered (10 Aug), v3.p306
Briggs, Capt., organises military train for supply of troops at Dehli, v2.p384n
Briggs, Major, Military Secretary at Haidarabad, v5.p83
Bright, Mr. G., Magistrate in Bard-wan, v6.p6
Brijmohan Singh, the Sipahi who first used the new cartridges, his house burnt down (Apr), v2.p34
Brind, Major James,
commands heavy guns on Dehli Ridge, v2.p448n
commands right section No. 1 battery, Dehli, v4.p9
crushes the Mori’ bastion, v4.p10
captures the Jami Masjid (20 Sept), v4.p46
clears Dehli from the ruffianly element, v4.p57
ensures the safety of gateways in Dehli, v4.p57
commands siege-train at attack on Bareli, v4.p367, his death (1888), v4.p9n
Brind, Brig. Frederick,
commands at Sialkot, and neglects to disarm v2.p471
murdered at Sialkot mutiny (9 July), v2.p473
Brindaban, a town of Mathura, v6.p85
Brinjaris, supply pack-cattle for Rurki column, v4.p359
Broadfoot, George, his death in the Panjab (1846), v1.p5
Broadhurst, Mr. W. H., Collector in Bardwan, v6.p6
Brockman, Capt.,
leads stormers at Jhansi, v5.p116, v5.p117,
gallantly captures guns at attack on Gwaliar, v5.p157
chases Tantia Topi weeks, but fails to catch him, v5.p255n
Brougham, Major,
disarms Sipahis on Sawed frontier, v2.p374
assists at disarming Sipahis at Fort Mackeson, v2.p479
Brown, Capt., severely wounded at Dehli, v2.p412
Brown, Capt. G. G., accompanies Gen. Napier’s force to Ranod, v5.p251n
pursues Garhakota rebels, v5.p100
Brown, Lieut., his daring in attack of the Sikandarbagh, v4.p140
Brown, Mr., Assistant Magistrate of Dinajpur. resolves to fight for the station, v4.p299
Brown, Mr., Engineer, one of Peers Brigade, v4.p90n
Brown, Mr. George, a merchant, serves in Calcutta Cavalry Volunteers, vi
Browne, Capt. Samuel,
his conspicuous bravery at Kursi, v4.p237
commands Cavalry at Pilibhit, v5.p192
sent to assist Lieut. Craigie at Nuriah, v5.p193
attacks Sirpurah and captures a gun single-handed, v5.p193
desperately wounded, but saved, v5.p194
receives Victoria Cross, v5.p194n
Browne, Lieut.,
distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p385
wounded, v4.p114
Browne, Mr. Cave,
his story of a general conspiracy among Panjab Sipahis, v2.p323n
on the importance of Firuzpur Magazine, v2.p332n
relates anecdote showing importance of Peshawar in opinion of natives. v2.p338n
Browne, Mrs.,
escapes to larger fort at Jhansi, v3.p123
murdered at Jhansi (8 June), v3.p126
Brownlow, Capt., burning of his house at Bareli, signal for mutiny, v3.p207
Brownlow, Lieut. of the Engineers,
his coolness and daring at Saharanpur, v3.p200
killed by accidental explosion of powder, at Lakhnao (17 Mar ’58), v4.p282
Brownlow, Lieut. Henry, shot down in assault of Dehli (14 Sept), v4.p42n
Brownlow, Midshipman, his gallantry in Jagdispur jungle operations, v6.p171
Bruce, Capt.,
energetic head of the police at Kanhpur, v6.p76
renders great service in restoring order at Kanhpur, v6.p78
Bruce, Mr., fellow-student with Viscount Canning v1.p268
Bryce, Lieut., wounded at siege of Lakhnao, v3.p300
Bryce, Mr., Carpenter, one of Peel’s Brigade, v4.p90n
Brydon, Surgeon, distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p386
Bryson, Sergeant-Major, shot at siege of Lakhnao (9 July), v3.p300
Buch, Dr., murdered at Bareli (31 May), v3.p212
Buckley, Conductor, escapes from explosion of Dehli Magazine to Mirath, v2.p68
Budaun, a district of Bareli division, v3.px, v4.pxviii, v6.p38
causes of ill-feeling there, v3.p215
Mr. Edwards, Collector, the only Englishman there, v3.pp215–216,
sends his wife and child to Naini Tal, v3.p216
Mr. Phillipps reaches, on his way to Bareli (29 May), v3.p216
Mr. Phillipps leaves, on failing to get assistance, v3.p216
three Englishmen join Mr. Edwards, v3.p216
mutiny at (1 June), v3.p217
the money-loss small, for Mr. Edwards had previously refused to receive revenue from landowners, v3.p218
the four Englishmen flee, and three at last reach Fathgarh, v3.p217
Mr. Edwards escapes to Dharmpur, v3.p217
ultimately reaches Kanhpur in safety, v3.p217
Khan Bahadur Khan acknowledged ruler of, v3.p217
district becomes the seat of civil war, v3.p217
armed landholders three times try to plunder during Khan Bahadur Khan’s sway, v3.p223
Gen. Penny marches on, v4.p351
he is attacked and killed (30 Apr ’58), v4.p351
Budhayan,
important fort covering approach to Sultanpur, v4.p232
secured by Gen. Franks’s generalship, v4.p233
Bunbury, Capt.,
his Sipahis mutiny at Sultanpur, v3.p272
sheltered, in his flight from Sultanpur, by Rustan Sah, v3.p272n
his services at the Alambagh, v4.p252
Bundelas, Rajput clans of Central India, v5.p110n
make attacks on Sagar, v5.p69
annexation of Jaitpur in (1853), v1.p80
formation of Jhansi territory in, v3.p118
its proximity to Sindhia territory, v3.p135
disaffection caused by new settlement of the land, v5.p291
revolutionary condition of, in June, v2.p309
kept free from rebel power by Lieut. Osborne, v5.p77
entered by Gen. Whitlock, v5.p135
Bundi, one of the Rajput States, v3.p163n, v4.pxvii, v6.p160
description of the State, v6.p160
The quarrel with Jodhpur (1830), v6.p161
Ram Singh, Rao Rajah of, v6.p161
indisposition of ruler of, to help the British, v6.p161
the Maharao shuts his gates on Tantia Topi, v5.p223, v6.p161
disloyal feeling forgiven (1860), v6.p161
Burbank, Capt., chases Dhakah mutineers, but they escape into the jungle, v4.p302
Burbank, Capt. of Marines, his excellent service in Chutia Nagpur, v6.p172
Burdwan division, description of, v6.p6
Burgess, Lieut.,
escapes to larger fort at Jhansi, v3.p123
kills a traitor in the fort, v3.p125
murdered at Jhansi (8 June), v3.p126
Burgess, alias Grierson, Corporal,
one of explosion party at Kashmir Gate. Dehli, v4.p22
shot in attempting to light fuse (14 Sept), v4.p25
Burhanpur,
its situation and history, v5.pix,
some Asirgarh Sipahis sent away to, v5.p40
Sipahis mutiny there (12 July), v5.p40
mutineers from, disarmed by Bhils, v5.p40
Burha Rapti, tributary of the Rapti. v4.pxviii,
Burhat Ghat, occupied by Col. Rowcroft, v4.p226
Burkinyoung, Mr., joins in brave retention of factory near Aligarh, v3.p198n
Burlton, Capt.,
sent with Gwaliar troops to pacify Aligarh district, v3.p196
dismissed by his mutinous men, at Hathras (3 July), v3.p197
Burlton, Mr.,
disappears in confusion of mutiny at Mathura, v6.p92
killed at Mathura (14 June), v6.p97
Burma,
first contest with (1826), v1.p47
Lord Dalhousie’s war with, v1.p96
province of Pegu annexed (1849), v1.p48
difficulty in garrisoning with Indian troops, v1.p337
general service regiments raised for service in, v5.p285
proposal to march Bengal troops to (1856), v1.p340
Burmese War, its effect upon the Sipahi mind, v1.p193
Burmester, Capt., murdered by his Sipahis (7 July), v3.p249
Burn, Col., made military Governor of Dehli, v4.p57
Burnes, Capt., escapes from Sitapur to the Mitauli Rajah, v3.p255
Burnes, Sir Alex., his pin and needle ‘ presents at Kabul (1839), v1.p325n
Burney, Col.,
commands at Bausi, v4.p94
convinces his Sipahis of the hopelessness of mutiny, v4.p95
Burr, Col., his defeat of the Peshwa, in 1817, v5.pxi,
Burroughs, Capt., enters the Sikandarbagh, and is wounded, v4.p129
Burroughs, Major,
commands at Azamgarh, v6.p63
unable to suppress rising of Sipahis, v2.p160
Burrowes, Capt., murdered at Dehli (11 May), v2.p64
Burton, Major, Political Agent at Kota, v4.p397
returns from short absence to Kota, v4.p398
attacked and murdered with his two sons there (15 Oct), v4.p399, v6.p162
Busher, Sergeant, escapes from Faizabad and reaches Captainganj in safety, v3.p269
Bushir, to be occupied by British troops (1856), v1.p306
Bushby, Mr.,
administers Sagar and Narbada territories with judgment, v5.p61
his death (Feb), v5.p81
Butane, branch of Jamnah canal watering Rohtak, v6.p140
Butler, Lieut. Thomas,
his daring act at the Lahor Gate, Dehli, v4.p32
struck down in this attack, v4.p33
swims across Gumti to inspect rebel works at Lakhnao, v4.p263
gives possession of first line of defence at Lakhnao to Sir Colin Campbell, v4.p263
wins the Victoria Cross (9 Mar ’5S), v4.p263
takes part in attack on Ruiya, v4.p356
Byng, Capt., mutinous Sipahis at Jabalpur ask him to command them, v1.p214
Byng, Lt.-Col., commands Cavalry at Jabalpur, v5.p133
Byng, Major the Hon. R. B.,
sent in pursuit of Chitragaon mutineers, v4.p295
catches the Chitragaon mutineers at Latu, v4.p295
killed in attack on mutineers there (18 Dec), v4.p295
This collection transcribed by Chris Gage