–B–

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

Bundelkhand, v1.p64, v1.p219,

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

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