–D–

Dabla, Gen. Roberts marches from, to defeat Tantia Topi, v5.p224

Dacca, see Mullah

Dachau Kalan, anarchical condition of (Aug), v5.p325

Dacosta, Capt., leads assault, and is killed, at Imambarah (14 Mar ‘So), v4.p273

Dacosta, Mr., one of the brave defenders of Arah, v3.p53n

Dada Sahib, one ruler of Dewas, v5.px,

Dadri, destroyed by Col. Greathed (26 Sept), v4.p62

Dagshai, Gen. Anson orders troops from, to Ambalah (13 May), v2.p104

Dahain, captured by Brig. Berkeley (14 July ’58), v5.p195

Daji Krishna Pandit, his honest administration of Kolhapur (1842), v5.p24

Dakhan, collapse of the only attempt to disorganize (Feb ’58), v5.p88

Dalganjan Singh, Jamadar, made Colonel in Nana Sahib’s army, v2.p238

he is captured and hanged (Nov), v5.p74

Dalhaura, village near Dehli, v6.p129

Dalhousie, Lord,

created Governor-General of India (1846), v1.p12

his character, v1.p259

his administration, v1.p1

his defect as an Indian Governor, v1.p261

General Policy

Appoints Col. Birch to Military Secretaryship, v1.p377

his extension of civilizing influences a cause of disaffection, v1.p135

resolves to extend railways in India, before going there, v1.p139

his interest in the Bethune Institution, v1.p349

interferes with Hindu rights of succession to property, v1.p137

ignorant of the general disaffection he caused in India, v5.p296

not responsible for general dissatisfaction of India, caused by Revenue and Judicial systems, v1.p130

His dislike of Col. Durand, v3.p134

favours patient dealing with discontent at Rawalpindi (1849). 1. 228

his contest with Sir C. Napier (1850), v1.p232

injurious effects of his dissension with Sir C. Napier, v2.p345n

condemns Lieut. Hodson’s conduct when in command of the Guides, v2.p496

his trust in the Sipahi Army, v1.p147

the European troops in India in his time, v1.p250

Annexations

His attitude towards right of adoption, v5.p11

effect of his refusal to acknowledge right of adoption, v5.p289

incorporates Satarah by “right of lapse” (1849), v1.p51

declares lapse of Jhansi Raj (1854), v3.p120

disastrous effects of his treatment of the Rani of Jhansi, v5.p155

decides to annex Jhansi (1853), v1.p66

gives reasons for Bhonslas non-adoption of a son, v1.p61n

decides on annexing Nagpur (1854), v1.p56

Court of Directors refuse to sanction annexation of Karauli, v1.p68

annexes Sambhalpur (1849), 1. 70

rejects Nana Sahib’s claim, v1.p74

abolishes titles and pensions of rulers of Karnatik and Tanjur, v1.p80

annexes Parganahs of Udaipur and Jaitpur (1853), v1.p80

on the policy of annexation, v1.p52, v1.p53,

Dehli and the Panjab

Urges the danger of the royal residence in Dehli, v2.p12

willing to abolish kingly title of Dehli pensioners, v2.p11

seeks to remove Royal Family from Dehli to Kutb, v2.p13

opinions of his Council on removal of Royal Family from Dehli, 19

declines to remove Royal Family from Dehli, although authorised to do so, v2.p18

his policy with respect to Dehli Princes adopted by Lord Canning, v2.p22

Resolves on the second Sikh war, v1.p25

his war with the Pan-jab, v1.p96

annexes the Panjab) (29 Mar ‘49), v1.p33

settles administration of that province, v1.p34

appoints his best men to govern the Panjab, v1.p38

list of the able men he had placed in the Panjab, v2.p317

abolishes the Board of Administration in that province (1853), v1.p43

Concludes engagement of amity with Afghanistan (1655), v1.p314

Annexation of Oudh and Burmah

Selects Outram for Resident at Lakhnao (1854), v1.p101

his method of dealing with Oudh, v1.p105

his famous Minute on Oudh annexation (18 June ’55), v1.p104

His war with Burmah, v1.p96

annexes Pegu (1849), v1.p48

accedes to demand of 38th Bengal Regt. not to be sent to Burmah, v1.p339

failure of his attempt to force Sipahis to Burmah (1852), v5.p286

visits Pegu (1853), v1.p55

Resigns power (28 Feb ’56), v1.p259

desires one more month of stay in India to complete his work, v1.p279

inefficiency of the Supreme Council he bequeaths to Lord Canning, v2.p125n

Condemns the Government for throwing responsibility on Gen. Lloyd, v6.p6n

Dalilpur, scene of crushing defeat of Amax Singh (27 May ’58), v4.p337

Dallas, Major, escorts prisoners from Seringapatam (1784), v1.p155n

Dalpat Singh,

made Regent of Dungapur (1825), v6.p157

deprived of his Regency (1852), v6.p157

loyal to the English during Mutiny, v6.p156

Dalrymple, Mr Francis Anstruther Elphinstone, Collector of Dinajpur,

prepares to fight mutineers in defence of treasure (Dec), v4.p298

his previous brilliant services in China, v4.p298n

Dalton, Capt., Acting Commissioner of Chutia Nagpur, v4.p95

his character, v6.p35

his elephants stolen by mutineers at Ranchi, v4.p96

compelled to leave Ranchi, v4.p96

endeavours to preserve order in Hazaribagh, v4.p96

asks for a European regiment for that purpose, v4.p97

military help promised, v4.p97

forced to leave Hazaribagh (13 Aug), v4.p98

goes to Bagoda (13 Aug), v4.p98

returns with Sikhs to Hazaribagh (14 Aug), v4.p98

His persevering and successful services in Chutia Nagpur, v6.p35

unable to send troops to Sambalpur, v4.p307

operates energetically in Chutia Nagpur, v4.p304

completely defeats rebels, near Palamau (21 Jan. ’58), v4.p308

Dalwara, famous Jain temple at, v6.p163n

Daly, Capt.,

commands Guide Corps at Peshawar in May, v2.p336, v2.p349,

brings Guide Corps to Naushahra (13 May), v2.p350

ordered with Guide Corps to Atak (14 May), v2.p350

ordered to march upon Dehli (18 May), v2.p350

leads his Guide Corps into Rawalpindi, v2.p350

details of his famous march to Dehli, v2.p351n

delayed at Karnal, while marching on Dehli, v2.p351

attacks Dehli mutineers (9 June), v2.p352

heroically charges, and is wounded, at attack on Dehli Ridge (18 June), v2.p415

Daly, Capt., commands Cavalry at Sikrora, v3.p261

Daly, Maj.-Gen. Sir Henry, Agent for Governor-General, at Indur,

describes Saadat Khan, v3.p144n

his report on number murdered at Indur, v3.p145n

Dalyell, Lieut.-Col.,

leads force against Rajah of Banpur, v5.p72

fails in his attempt, and is killed (15 Sept), v5.p72

Damaula Nadi. stream on which Saharanpur is built, v3.p193

Damdamah, a subdivision of 24 Parganahs, ii. xc, v6.p25

retainers of Sindh Amirs, a danger to, v3.p9

manufacture of the famous greased cartridges at, v5.p292

Lieut. Wright reports greased-cartridge scare (22 Jan), v1.p375

origin of the greased-cartridge story there (Jan), v1.p359

troops allowed to grease their own cartridges, v1.p377

Gen. Hearsey calls for assistance from (29 Mar), v1.p397

Sipahis apparently contented in early May, v1.p427

Damdamah, a spacious building at Mirath, v2.p129

Dames, Col.,

takes command of troops at Azamgarh, v4.p320

attacks Kunwar Singh, and is repulsed (27 Mar ’58), v4.p321

Damoh, district of Sagar and Narbada territories, v5.p60

Madras troops summoned from, to Jabalpur (21 Sept), v5.p71

plundered by Sipahis from Jabalpur, v5.p73

recovered by Gen. Whitlock (4 Mar ’58), v5.p134

Dampier, Mr., reports on the Patna sedition of 1845, v1.p143n

Danapur,

its garrison, v3.p26

extent of military command at, v3.p26

descriptions of positions of European and Native troops at, v3.p43

attempt to corrupt regiments at (1645), v1.p143, v1.p222,

Sipahi regiments stationed there, v3.p26

urgency for disarming those regiments, v3.p27

Lieut.-Gen. Lloyd’s blind confidence in Sipahis at, v3.p30

only one European regiment there in Mar, v1.p387

the only European regiment between Calcutta and Lakhnao, v3.p27

and only one European regiment between Danapur and Mirath, v3.p4

The Disarmament Muddle

Europeans from Arah lake refuge in (June), iii. ,32

Mr. W. Taylor presses Gen. Lloyd to disarm his Sipahis, v3.p33

the disbandment of these Sipahis urged by Calcutta inhabitants, v2.p92 and n

a deputation of the merchants urge Lord Canning to order disarmament of the Sipahis, v3.p41

there was no difficulty in disarming them, v3.p40

Lord Canning curtly refuses to order the disarmament, v3.p41

responsibility of disarming Sipahis thrown on Gen. Lloyd, v3.p40

Gen. Lloyd hesitates and vacillates in disarming Sipahis, v3.p42

Gen. Lloyd inadvertently incites Sipahis to mutiny (24 July), v3.p43

percussion-caps removed from magazine, v3.p43

Gen. Lloyd orders percussion-caps to be taken from persons of Sipahis, v3.p44

outbreak of mutiny in consequence (25 July), v3.p45

the Government of India. and Gen. Lloyd, solely responsible for this outbreak, v3.p46

On outbreak of mutiny, Gen. Lloyd goes on board river-steamer, v3.p44

his absence on the river-steamer prevents arrest of mutiny, v3.p45

Gen. Lloyd’s lame excuse for retiring to the steamer, v3.p46n

European troops burn Sipahis’ huts, and then await orders, v3.p46

escape of the mutineers, v3.p46

they start for Arah, 46

Gen. Lloyd refuses to pursue mutineers until they are out of danger, v3.p49

Attempts to retrieve initial blundering

Gen. Lloyd’s proposal to intrench (26 July), v3.p49

Mr. Taylor begs Gen. Lloyd to pursue mutineers, v3.p50

Mr. Tayler sends small party to intercept mutineers, v3.p48

Gen. Lloyd at last persuaded to send some riflemen in steamer to intercept mutineers, v3.p49

they return unsuccessful, v3.p49

another party of troops sent in steamer to relieve Arah (27 July), v3.p51

this small party stranded in river and withdrawn, v3.p51

yet another small party sent to Arah (29 July), v3.p51

The Relief of Arah

Mutineers reach the Son on morning of the 26th, v3.p52

they are assisted across Son, and sent against Arah by Kunwar Singh, v3.p52

small expedition sent under command of Capt. Dunbar, v3.p51

the troops land and march by night, v3.p55

and fall into an ambuscade, v3.p56

disastrous retreat of the troops, v3.p58

return of remnants of Capt. Dunbar’s expedition to Danapur, v3.p58

Major Eyre hears of Capt. Dunbar’s disaster, v3.p62

offers his services to Gen. Lloyd, v3.p62

is asked for guns to protect Danapur, v3.p62

Major Eyre lands three guns for temporary defence, v3.p62

Major Eyre re-embarks his guns, and resolves to relieve A ‘rah, v3.p62

Gen. Lloyd invited to as-assist Major Eyre, but discourages him instead, v3.p63n

he is informed that no help can be sent to him, v3.p69n

after Major Eyre’s victory at Arah, Gen. Lloyd sends him a few troops for further operations (8 Aug), v3.p84

military division placed under Gen. Outram (1 Aug), v3.p88

Effect of Sipahi action at, on Patna, v3.p33

mutiny at. causes abandonment of Azamgarh, v6.p67

disastrous effect of not disarming Sipahis on Kanhpur and Lakhnao, v3.p338

the outbreak of 1857 threatened there in 1845, v1.p226n

Gen. Lloyd ordered to be tried by court-martial, v3.p76

his unfair treatment by Government, v3.p345

Danchua, scene of a contest between Capt. Rattray and rebels (6 Nov), v4.p312

Daniell, Mr., Assistant Magistrate at Itawah, v3.p106

goes with Mr. Hume to arrest troopers in a Hindu temple, v3.p107

is wounded in attempting to effect the arrest (19 May), v3.p107

Daniel, E., Midshipman, one of Peel’s Brigade, v4.p90n

Daniel, M., Midshipman, one of Peel’s Brigade, v4.p90n

Daolat Bagh, residence of Col. G. Lawrence, near Ajmir, v3.p170n

Daolat Rao, the famous ancestor of Sindhia, v5.p144

Daolat Singh, joins in attack on Chirkhari, v5.p306

Dara Bakht, Prince,

the last Dehli Prince born independent, v2.p11

he dies (1349), v2.p10

Darapur, fort of the noble-hearted Rajah Hanmant Singh, v3.p273

Darbangha, town of Tirhut. v4.pxix,

Darby, Assist.-Surgeon,

distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p386

wounded at Lakhnao, v4.p114

Darby, Capt., leads stormers at Jhansi (3 Apr 58), v5.p116

Darjiling, a district of Koch Bihar, v6.p3

description of, v4.pxiv,

communication with threatened (July,, v3.p91

troops from. sent to Jalpaiguri (Dec), v4.p300

Daryabad,

its situation and garrison, v3.p273

Capt. W. H. Hawes commands at, v3.p273

the disorder at, prevents ladies, &c., escaping from Faizabad (May), v3.p267

garrisoned only by local corps (Apr), v3.p239

money in treasury at, special inducement to mutiny, v3.p274

Capt. Hawes attempts to move treasure, but fails, v3.p274

he tries again, and produces mutiny, v3.p274

mutiny breaks out (9 June), v3.p274

all the officers escape to Lakhnao, v3.p274

Daryabad, a Pathan village near Allahabad,

cleared of insurgents by Col. Neill (18 June), v2.p201

plan for finally crushing rebels in (15 Oct ’58), v5.p201

Darya-ganj, European quarter of Dehli, v2.p74

Daryaganj, a suburb of Allahabad, bridge of boats near, v2.p186

Dashwood, Capt., loses both legs at Lakhnao (4 Nov), v4.p115

Dashwood, Lieut., dies of cholera at Lakhnao (9 July), v3.p300

Dashwood, Mr., Assistant Magistrate,

escapes from mutiny at Mathura, v6.p91

rides to Chata, v6.p92

Mr. Thornhill courageously returns to Mathura to save him (July), v6.p99

Daurara, small fort which repels Gen. Franks’s attack, v4.p237

Davidson, Capt., collects supplies at Allahabad for advance of troops, v2.p205

Davidson, Lieut., killed at storm of Dehli (14 Sept), v4.p38

Davidson, Major Cuthbert,

appointed Resident with the Nizam (16 Apr), v5.p51

his skill and energy, v5.p89

Lord Canning consults with him as to successor of Nizam, v1.p428

renders Residency defensible, v5.p83

He is attacked in Residency by insurgents (17 July), v5.p82

he beats off the assailants, v3.p83

the Nizam’s troops come to his assistance, v3.p83

On hearing of Sholapur disaffection, hems in that place, v5.p86

sends Capt. Campbell to persuade Rajah of Sholapur to reason, v5.p56

sends a brigade of Haidarabad troops to Central India, v5.p85

complete success of his policy, v5.p85

Davidson, Mr. C. T., Commissioner of Dhakah, v6.p28

informed of intended rising in Dhakah (23 Oct), v6.p29

Davidson, Major, represses incipient rising by parades of troops (13 June), v5.p81

Davies, Capt.,

aids Capt. Dalton in restoring order in Hazaribagh, v4.p96

operates energetically in Chutia Nagpur, v6.p35

Davies, Lieut., defends Naushahra from threatened attack of mutineers (22 May), v2.p363

Davies, Lieut., his gallant conduct in the Abor hills (Feb ’59), v6.p170

Davies, Major, Commandant of Calcutta Infantry Volunteers, v6.p17

Davies, Mr., Magistrate of Azamgarh, discovers Kunwar Singh’s camp at Atraolia, v4.p319

Davis, Col., promptly stops mutiny at Nandidrug (1806), 1.174

Davis, Mr. S. F., Magistrate of Rajshahi, v6.p26

Davis, Private, wins the Victoria Cross at Ruiya (15 Apr ’58), v4.p356

Dawes, Major, commands Horse Artillery in Panjab Movable Column, v2.p476

Dawson, Capt.,

his wife and children protected by Man Singh, v3.p268

protected by Man Singh at Shahganj, v3.p270

Dawson, Capt., of the Military Train, killed near Duvim (20 May ’58), v4.p337

Dawson, Capt.,

joins Mr. Kavanagh in the capture of Sandela (30 July ’58), v5.p198

attacked in Sandela by Harichand (3 Oct ’58), v5.p199

Deacon, Lieut.-Col., with reserve column at assault of Dehli, v4.p20

Debe Singh,

proposes to expel the English from Mathura, v6.p98

attacked and captured by Mr. Thornhill (July), v6.p98

De Burgh, Lord Hubert, accompanies Lord Canning to India, v1.p280

Debi Bakkas Rai, seized by Lieut. Graham, at Palamau (8 Doc), v4.p305

Debidin Misr, Hawaldar, his conspicuous gallantry at Lakhnao, v4.p111n

Dehli, a division of N. W. Prov., v6.p38

situation and description, v2.pxvi,

the city and its defences, v2.p392

the British position at, v2.p386

the Ridge, v2.p388

the suburbs, v2.p390

Historical Details

Akbar Shah becomes King of (Dec 1806), v2.p5

Lord Wellesley’s object in protecting King of, v2.p3

the Company’s treatment of successors to former rulers, v1.p76

great deference shown to Royal Family of, v2.p5

resolution to reduce the influence of (1816), v2.p7

profligacy of degraded Royalty at (1820–30), v2.p7

Lord Ellenborough forbids tributary offerings to Emperors of (1840), v2.p9

revenue of titular Emperors of, v2.p9n

Story of the Royal succession, v2.p10

proposal to abolish Royal title (1844), v2.p10

military discontent at (1849), v1.p228

danger of Royal residence being there, v2.p12

opinions of Supreme Council as to removal of Royal Family from, v2.p19

sudden death of Fakir-ud-din (1856), v2.p20

Lord Canning resolves to remove Royal Family from, on death of Bahadur Shah, v2.p22

Lord Canning’s final instructions as to succession, v2.p24

Conspiracy

The King corresponds with Persia and Russia, v2.p30

proclamation of King of Persia published there (far), v2.p30

Nana Sahib visits, v1.p422

conspiracy before the Mutiny, v5.p292

excited condition of, during April, v2.p31

announced intended seizure of the Kashmir Gate (13 Apr), v5.p344

Dangerous condition of magazine, v2.p13n

absence of European troops (1856), v2.p13

Sipahis of Mirath communicate with, before outbreak, v5.p313

Outbreak of Revolt

Revolted Sipahis seize possession of (11 May), v2.p57

mutineers seize the Palace, v2.p61

murder of Commissioner Fraser, v2.p60

and of Capt. Douglas, Hutchinson, and Mr. and Miss Jennings, v2.p60

attack and massacre at the Bank, v2.p61

murder of Mr. Beresford and his wife, v2.p61

massacre at Gazette Office, v2.p62

sack of the Church, v2.p62

Disaffection of troops at Cantonment, v2.p63

last telegrams sent at outbreak, v2.p103n

troops from the Ridge fraternize with mutineers, v2.p64

Major Paterson secures the Main Guard and Kashmir Gate, v2.p65

Defence of the Magazine

In charge of Lieut. Willoughby and eight European assistants, v2.p66

the Imperial Palace commands the Magazine, v2.p12

preparations for its defence, v2.p67

the attack begins, v3.p67

explosion of the Magazine, v3.p68

four of the nine heroes escape, v3.p68

hundreds of the enemy blown up and destroyed, v3.p68

enthusiasm aroused by Lieut. Willoughby’s noble deed, v3.p69

Capt. Forrest’s evidence as to the seizure of the Magazine, v5.p320

A King proclaimed

Bahadur Shah proclaimed King of (11 May), v2.p2

his influential name, v2.p1

the Royal Family openly sides with the mutineers (11 May), v2.p70

Massacre at the Main Guard, v2.p71

escape of fugitives from Main Guard, v2.p72

defection of Sipahis and escape of Europeans from the Cantonment, v2.p72

massacre of 50 European prisoners (16 May), v2.p75

Mrs. Aldwell’s description of her imprisonment in, v5.p330

Fortifications

Military description of its defences, v4.p5

position of the gates, v2.p393

description of wall and defences, v2.p392

situation of Palace or Fort, v2.p393

description of Selimgarh at, v2.p393

Kusia Bagh, palace near, v2.p391

position of Ludlow Castle, v2.p391

strength of Native garrison in June, v2.p394

force and matériel at disposal of mutineers in, v4.p2n

effect of divided military command in, v5.p327

disunion of rebels within the walls, v2.p456

its position in rebel operations, v3.p118

The Ridge

Description of Ridge, v2.p387

position of the Field Force, v2.p386

the Observatory on the Ridge, H. 390

description of Hindu Rao’s House, v2.p389

description of Flag-staff Tower, v2.p389

position of Metcalfe House near Ridge, v2.p390

the Mosque on the Ridge, v2.p389

Abundant water supply during siege, v2.p387n

buoyant cheerfulness of troops on Ridge, v2.p419

cheerfulness of troops on Ridge through all difficulties, v2.p450

sports in camp during the siege, v2.p451

faithfulness of Native servants on the Ridge, v2.p413

unkind treatment of Native servants on the Ridge, during siege, v2.p414

Preliminary Operations

The political consequences of successful seizure of Dehli, v2.p81

Lord Canning instantly resolves to recover, v2.p90

Sir J. Lawrence’s resolution to assist in recovery, v2.p349

Gen. Anson selects Karnal as base of operations against, v2.p106

Gen. Anson thinks speedy advance against, impossible, v2.p110

Lord Canning deprecates any delay in its recapture, v2.p113

Gen. Anson moves against (23 May), v2.p118

the force with which Gen. Anson moved on, v2.p118

the force starts from Ambalah (27 May), v2.p127

death of Gen. Anson at Karnal (27 May), v2.p123

Sir H. Barnard takes command of force, v2.p123

relieving forces from Ambalah and Mirath meet at Alipur (5 June), v2.p141

the siege-train joins the relieving force (6 June), v2.p141

Sir H. Barnard fights and wins the battle of Badli-ki-Sarai (8 June), v2.p143

British force establishes itself on the Ridge, v2.p145

communication with Field Force cat off from Calcutta, v3.p8

First Attacks of Rebels

Strength of English attacking force in June, v2.p394

first estimate of the ease of retaking, v2.p395

the Field Force on Ridge itself besieged, instead of besieging, v2.p408

English attack confined to the gateways and ramparts, v2.p412n

mutineers attack Flagstaff Tower (12 June), v2.p409

attack on Hindu Rao’s House (12 June), v2.p410

desertion of Native Cavalry from the Ridge, v2.p411

Projects of capture by coup-de-main

Gen. Barnard’s project to carry by coup-de-main (9 June), v2.p395

plan of Engineer officers to capture by coup-dc-main (12 June), v2.p396

projected coup-de-main postponed by mistake of Brig. Graves, v2.p397

explanation of abandonment of attempt to surprise, v2.p398n

Second plan for a coup-de-main (14 June), v2.p399

council of war held (14 June), v2.p399

second council of war (16 June), v2.p401

abandonment of second project for a coup de-main, v2.p405

Centenary of Plassy

Defeat of sortie (17 June), v2.p405n

English take the offensive on 17 June, v2.p411

attack on English rear (18 June), v2.p414

Sipahis retire from rear of Ridge (19 June), v2.p416

desperate attack at the Centenary of Plassey and its defeat (23 June), v2.p417

offensive strength of troops on Ridge at end of June, v2.p421

Strength of Field Force on Ridge in July, v2.p424n

third proposed assault abandoned (3 July), v2.p424

attack by the enemy on Alipur at the rear of Ridge (4 July), v2.p425

this attack causes better protection of rear of Ridge, v2.p426

death of Sir H. Barnard (7 July), v2.p427

Gen. Reed’s command

Gen. Reed takes command of force, v2.p428

daring attack on the “Mound “ (9 July), v2.p432

flight of British cavalry, v2.p434

the rebels penetrate the British camp, v2.p434

the heroism of Lieut. Hills, v2.p434

and of Major Tombs, v2.p436

Native cavalry sent on duty away from Ridge (11 July), v2.p434n

twentieth attack on Hindu Rao’s House, delivered and repulsed (14 July), v2.p439

hope of speedy assault generally abandoned, v2.p441

Gen. Reed resigns command of Field Force (17 July), v2.p441

Gen. Wilson takes command

Brig. Wilson succeeds to command of Field Force, v2.p441

state of Field Force when Brig. Wilson took command, v2.p442

siege matériel with Field Force in July, v2.p430

the question of abandoning the siege discussed, v2.p443

Col. Baird Smith strongly opposed to retirement from Dehli, v2.p444

Col. Baird Smith convinces Brig. Wilson of necessity for siege-train (17 July), v2.p445

Sipahis make their last attack from Sabzimandi (18 July), v2.p446

mutineers attack Ludlow Castle (23 July). 446

pursuit of defeated Sipahis forbidden, v2.p446

mutineers re-establish bridge over Najafgarh Canal, for renewed attack on Ridge (2 Aug), v2.p485

capture of Ludlow Castle battery by Brig. Showers (12 Aug), v2.p489

Last succours from the Panjab

Gen. Nicholson reaches Ridge (7 Aug), v2.p485

his presence looked on as the promise of deliverance, v2.p487

immediately visits the posts on the Ridge, v2.p488

arrival of the Movable Column in camp (14 Aug), v2.p490

the battle of Najafgarh (25 Aug), v2.p491

The Siege

Arrival of siege-train at (6 Sept), v4.p7

effective strength on Ridge (6 Sept), v4.p7

Brig. Wilson doubts success of siege, v4.p1

his desponding letter to Major Baird Smith, v4.p2n

the Major’s brave and well-reasoned answer, v4.p4

Brig. Wilson defers to the Major’s judgment, v4.p4

he throws on him the responsibility of pressing the siege, v4.p5

Major Baird Smith prepares his plan of attack, v4.p5

No. 1 battery traced at Hindu Rao’s House (7 Sept), v4.p8

attack by Sipahis on No. 1 battery 8 Sept), v4.p10

No. 1 battery crushes the Mori bastion, v4.p10

left section of No. 1 battery catches fire (10 Sept), v4.p11

No. 2 battery traced at Ludlow Castle (S Sept), v4.p12

No. 3 battery traced (9 Sept), v4.p13

No. 4 battery traced (10 Sept), v4.p14

No. 3 battery unmasked and Water bastion destroyed, v4.p16

capture of Water bastion, v4.p24

breach made at Kashmir bastion (10 Sept), v4.p15

capture of the Kashmir bastion, v4.p24

The Assault

The assault delivered (14 Sept), v4.p23

officers commanding four assaulting columns, v4.p19

success of first column at assault, v4.p23

success of second column, v4.p24

marvellous success of third column at assault, v4.p27

failure of fourth column, v4.p30

effect of the failure of fourth column on position of stormers, v4.p31

fall of Gen. Nicholson at attack on Lahor Gate, v4.p33

result of first day of assault (11 Sept), v4.p37

After first lodgment, position inside strengthened, v4.p40

Brig. Wilson at first disposed to retire from city, v4.p38

he fears his ability to hold what has been gained, v4.p38

Gen. Chamberlain urges him to hold on and push forward, v4.p39

Major Baird Smith proves that the city must be held, v4.p40

Capt. Edwin Johnson helps the hesitating Brigadier to firmness, v4.p40n

plundering and drunkenness stopped, v4.p41

evacuation of Kishanganj by mutineers (16 Sept), v4.p41

capture of the magazine (16 Sept), v4.p41

advance by sap through houses (17, 18 Sept), v4.p43

capture of the palace (20 Sept), v4.p47

the mutineers abandon their camp at Idgar, v4.p47

Appearance of the city after capture, v4.p48

cleared of ruffians by Major Brind (21 Sept), v4.p57

The Capture of the Princes

The King and his family retire to Humayun’s tomb, v4.p52

Ilahi Bakhsh negotiates the surrender of his master, v4.p52

Captain Hodson promises to spare the King’s life, v4.p53

he then surrenders, v4.p54

and is brought back a prisoner to his palace, v4.p54

The Princes hide near Humayun’s tomb, v4.p54

Capt. Hodson sent to hunt for them, v4.p51

and finds the three, v4.p55

they implore a promise of life, v4.p55

this is refused, v4.p5.5

the Princes surrender and are conveyed towards Dehli, v4.p55

the crowd press around the troopers, and the Princes are shot to prevent rescue, v4.p56

discussion of this action, v4.p56

Losses suffered

The determined spirit which animated the English troops before, v4.p59

twenty-six attacks on Ridge, repulsed by Major Reid, v4.p21

the losses sustained in the siege, v4.p58, v4.p60, +

list of the heroes, v4.p60

reasons for misappreciation of nature of siege, v4.p405

Moral results

Its capture stimulates Havelock’s force at Lakhnao, v3.p360

Sindhia’s joy at the capture of, causes his troops to mutiny, v4.p105

effect of reported fall of, on Indur, v3.p141

the effect of progress of the siege on the Panjab, v5.p211

Sikhs believe themselves destined to plunder, v2.p355

Trial of the King of (27 Jan ’58), v5.p270

the King convicted and transported to Pegu, v5.p271

Queen’s Proclamation published at (1 Nov ’58), v5.p276

Dehli, King of,

the circumstances which made him a pensioner of the English, v5.p323

position and allowance of, as settled by Lord Wellesley (1804), v2.p4

his name removed from coinage (1835), v2.p7

palace intrigues of (1850), v2.p18

warnings of his intrigues against English, before outbreak, v2.p28

wishes to become a Shiah (1857), v2.p29

his importance to sedition, v1.p354

His Surrender

His depression at the storm of the city, v4.p49

his zenana, sons, &c., leave Dehli, for Humayun’s tomb, v4.p51

his indecision at the moment of surrender, v4.p53

surrenders on promise of sparing his life (21 Sept), v4.p53

placed in Begam’s palace on surrender, v4.p54

The Trial

Trial lasts from 27 Jan to 9 Mar ’58, v5.p351

evidence given at his trial, v2.p59n

his name used in the Patna plot of 1845, v1.p221

his name used in Danapur plot of 1845, v1.p223

his letter to the ruler of Kach, v5.p333

his letter to the ruler of Jammu, v5.p334

his letter to the Chief of Jaisalmir, v5.p334

asks aid of the Shah of Persia (1855), v5.p336

establishes superstitious relations with the Sipahis (1855), v5.p346

His Complicity in the Rebellion

Conclusive testimony as to his complicity in the murders, v5.p333

takes no steps to discover or punish the murderers of Europeans, v5.p319

directs personally the imprisonment of Europeans in his palace, v5.p330

accepts the allegiance of the mutineers (11 May), v5.p322

fully joins the rebels (12 May.), v1.p435

his personal orders to the leader of the rebel forces, v5.p323

evidence as to his proclamation, v5.p327

Sentence

Judge Advocate-General’s-speech at the trial of, v5.p311

the substance of his defence, v5.p324

Sir J. Lawrence suggests his transportation, v5.p361

sentence of the Governor-General, v5.p350

Attempt to unravel chapati mystery at his trial, v1.p419n

Dehra Dun, a district of Mirath division, v2.pxvi, v6.p38

description of district, its extent, and garrison, v6.p116

its main road passes through Saharanpur, v3.p199

Mr. Keene chief civil officer at, v6.p116

Major Reid commands Gurkhas at, v6.p116

Mr. Keene hurries to, on hearing of mutiny, and raises recruits, v6.p117

Gen. Anson orders Gurkhas from, to Mirath (13 May), v2.p101

Major Reid marches to Mirath (19 May), v6.p117

Rajah Lal Singh gives help to Mr. Keene, v6.p117

Mr. Keene arranges refuge for Europeans (June), v6.p117

the station patrolled at night by Europeans, v6.p117

Jalandhar mutineers march upon (15 June), v6.p115

treasure sent up to Masuri, v6.p118

Mr. Keene marches against Jalandhar mutineers, who fly away (16 June), v6.p118

Scarcity of food, and influx of fugitives, v6.p119

supplies are sent in from the Panjab, v6.p119

Mr. Keene’s difficulty in cashing orders, v6.p119

he issues paper money on his own responsibility, v6.p119

passes safely through the crisis, v6.p120

Dehri, Capt. Rattray intrenched at (24 Sept), v4.p99

De Kantzow, Lieut.,

his heroic conduct during mutinous tumult at Mainpuri (22 May), v3.p104

carried by rush of mutineers to gates of Mainpuri treasury, v3.p105

appeals to, and gains the support of, the civil guard of treasury, v3.p105

checks the torrent of mutiny, v3.p105

forbids the civil guard to fire, v3.p105

for three hours keeps the mutineers at bay by his earnest entreaties, v3.p105

Rao Bhowani Singh gives him his support. 105

and leads the mutineers away, v3.p103

the mutineers then leave the station, v3.p105

Receives autograph letter of thanks from Lord Canning, v3.p105

he is appointed to command of Police, v3.p106

scatters native Cavalry by gallant charge at Aligarh (24 Aug), v3.p192

goes to Mathura to support Mr. Thornhill (Oct), v6.p102

greatly distinguishes himself at attack of Kankar (7 Apr ’58), v4.p351

left to protect Shahjahanpur (2 May ’58), v4.p366

wishes to charge the army of the Maulavi (3 May ’58), v4.p373

relieves Powain from threatened attack (Aug ’58), v5.p192

Delafosse, Subaltern,

his heroism at Kanhpur, ii 241, 249+

lands from escaping boat to drive away pursuers, v2.p261

ultimately escapes from general massacre, v2.p262

Delamain, Capt. J. W., killed at battle of Badli-ki-Sarai (8 June), v2.p146n

Delpeison, Mr., one of the brave defenders of Arah, v3.p53n

Demomet, Mr., risks his life to save refugees at Banaras kachahri, 174+

Dempsey, Private Dennis, his heroic devotion during retreat from Arah, v3.p58n

Dennis, Mr., murdered at Agra (6 July), v3.p187n

Dennis, Mrs., murdered at Agra (6 July), v3.p187n

Dennys, Capt.,

called, with his Kota contingent, to Agra (July), v6.p98

goes to Mathura with his contingent, v6.p98

Deogarh,

mutiny at (Aug), v4.p99

second mutiny at (9 Oct), v4.p312

Deogarh Baria,

Tantia Topi reaches, almost destitute of troops (8 Dec ’53), v5.p248

he retreats on, from Chota Udaipur, v5.p309

Deo Hans, minister of Dholpur, v6.p155

plunders British villages, v6.p155

tries to supplant ruler of Dholpur, v6.p155

deported to Banaras as State prisoner, v6.p155

Deolah, Sah Mall’s attempt to attack (July), v6.p129

Deonarain Singh, Rao,

renders great assistance to Government, v6.p44

earnestly assists English, at Banaras, v2.p174

Dera Ishmail Khan,

situation of, v3.pxii,

Malwai Sikhs at, plan a rising, v5.p212

they wish to seize the magazine and re-arm some of their disarmed comrades, v5.p212

plot discovered and the ringleaders seized, v5.p213

projected rising at, suppressed (July ’58), v5.p212

Derajat,

its situation, v2.pxvi,

recommended by Edwardes as source of trustworthy recruits, v2.p342

its tranquillity essential to Multan, 459

Derby, Lord,

becomes Prime Minister (1852), v1.p272

offers seals of Foreign Office to Viscount Canning, v1.p272

apologises for Lord Ellenborough’s despatch, and supports Lord Canning, v5.p180

prepares Proclamation for transferring India to the Crown, v5.p272

recasts the great Proclamation, v5.p273

Desai of Jamboti,

reduced to penury by the Inam Commission, v5.p19

rendered desperate by his misfortunes, v5.p20

has power to sever British communication with the sea, v 20

Desai of Kittur, the discontented chief of the whole Lingayat population, v5.p20

Desai of Nipani,

loses large portion of his estate through the Inam Commission, v5.p19

has power to out the English communication with Bombay, v5.p19

Desai of Wantmuri,

a discontented Maratha, v5.p20

dragged into revolt by his associates, v5.p20

De Rothesay, Lord Stuart, father-in-law of Viscount Canning, v1.p270

Derridon, Mr., murdered at Agra (6 July), v3.p187n

Desmazures, Mr., an indigo planter, defeats attempt of prisoners to escape from Gorakhpur gaol (7 June), v6.p55

De Souza, Mr., one of the brave defenders of Arah, v3.p53n

Despat, Dewan, joins in attack on Chirkhari (Mar ’58), v5.p306

De Tabley, Lord, the most intimate friend of young Canning, v1.p268

Dewas,

its description, v5.px,

under care of Central Indian Agency, v3.p135

loyalty of Rajah, v6.p165

Dewasa, Tantia Topi, Rao Sahib, and Firuzshah, almost captured there (16 Jan ’59), v5.p256

Dhakah, a division of the Lower Provinces, v6.p3

38th Bengal Regt. posted there, after refusing to go to Burmah, v1.p339

party of sailors stationed at (Aug), v6.p28

important consequences of their victory at, v6.p170

threatened rising at, disclosed (23 Oct), v6.p29

attempt to disarm Sipahis merely drives them from the station, v6.p29

Midshipman Mayo charges and captures a gun in the hands of the mutineers, v4.p293

Lieut. Lewis disperses mutinous Sipahis (20 Nov), v4.p293

they march on Jalpaiguri, but have to retire, v4.p293. 297, 800

mutineers then fly to Bhutan, v4.p293

they seize Chawa Ghat, on the Tista, v4.p301

mutineers from, slip away from Mr. Yule (26 Dec), v4.p301

they cross the Tista to advance on Darjiling, v4.p301

Some of these Sipahis escape to Oudh, but are there destroyed, v6.p29

some of them again fly from Mr. Yule and escape into the jungle (27 Dec), v4.p302

and from thence escape westwards from Nipal (19 Jan ’58), v4.p303

Dhana, place from which rebels crossed into the Doab (Mar ’58), v4.p315

Dhar,

under care of Central Indian Agency, v3.p135

its description, v5.px,

governed by Anand Rao Puar, a mere lad, v5.p46

his Minister antagonistic to the English, v5.p46

mercenary troops raised in (June), v5.p47

these mercenaries plunder adjoining stations (July), v5.p47

the fort placed in keeping of the mercenaries (31 Aug), v5.p47

the authorities at, receive courteously emissaries from Mandesar rebels (Oct), v5.p47

Col. Durand marches against, v5.p46

the rebels march out boldly to meet the British (22 Oct), v5.p47

rebels driven into the fort with great lose, v5.p43

investment of fort by the British, P. 4S

the fort resists the siege for six days, v5.p49

the rebels skilfully evacuate the place (31 Oct), v5.p49

fort destroyed by order of Col. Durand, v5.p49

Rebels in retreat attack Mahidpur (8 Nov), v5.p50

the Royal Family charge i with instigating the Rebellion, v5.p47

the young Rajah restored to his position, v5.p50

Dharma Sobha of Calcutta, a centre of agitation, v1.p362

Dharmpur,

Hardeo Bakhsh, shelters fugitives in, iii. 217

fugitives from Fathgarh sheltered at, v3.p225

Dharmtala, a quarter of Calcutta, ii 84

Dharnahs, apprehended outbreak from, in Orisa (Nov), v6.p5

Dharwar,

collectorate in Maratha country, v5.p14

its situation, v5.px,

insurrection breaks out (26 May ‘38), v5.p168

rebels from, join Bhim Rao, chief of Kopuldrug (27 May ’58), v5.p170

they are attacked and cut to pieces by Col. Hughes, v5.p170

Mutinous state of troops at (July), v5.p21

detachment of European troops secures tranquillity (Aug), v5.p22

Dhasan, a river to the west of Hamirpur, v6.p83

Dhaulana, a Rajput village of Mirath, v6.p132

people rebel, and seize loyal official, v6.p133

defeated by Solana 123 people, and stripped of their land, v6.p133

Dhaurahra Rajah, shelters English fugitives, v3.p256

Dholpur, one of the Rajput states, v3.p163n, v4.pxvii, v6.p154

description of the State, v3.pxi, v6.p154

on line of communication between Bombay and Agra, 137

Hereditary enmity with House of Sindhia, v6.p154

mutineers from Gwaliar march on (Sept), v4.p66

Sindhia flies from Gwaliar to (1 June ’58), v5.p219

Sindhia marches from, to join Sir Hugh Rose (17 June ’5S), v5.p219

Dholpur, Bhagwant Singh Rana of, v6.p154

generously assists fugitives from Gwaliar, v6.p154

he remains loyal, v6.p154

he is rewarded for his loyalty, v6.p155

His minister plunders British villages, v6.p155

minister deported to Banaras as state prisoner, v6.p155

Dhulip Singh, Maharajah,

Panjab at first restored to him, v1.p2

the Sikh attempt to seize him frustrated (1848), v1.p25

allowance granted him on annexation of Panjab, v1.p33

character of his mother, v1.p2

her intrigues against the English, v1.p10

she is removed from the Panjab, v1.p21

and banished to Shekhopur, v1.p10

His just cause for discontent, v1.p34n

Dhuraira, Rajah of,

shelters fugitives from Malapur until his own troops rebel, v3.p265

also shelters fugitives from Sitapur and Shahjahanpur, iii 256

Diamond Harbour, a subdivision of 24 Parganahs, v6.p25

Dick, Gen. Sir Robert,

his counsel as to the crisis at Firuzpur (3844), v1.p204, v1.p205,

removed from command of troops at Firuzpur, v1.p206

Dick, Lieut.,

first man to gain the wall at Jhansi, v5.p117

killed on wall at Jhansi (3 Apr ’58), v5.p117

Didargarh, occupied by Sir E. Lugard (11 Apr ’58), v4.p330

Dig, a town of Bharatpur, v6.p160

Digbijai, Singh, Rajah of Balrampur, offers to protect English at Sikrora, v3.p262

Dihli, see Dehli

Dilawar,

village occupied by Kunwar Singh in advance of Jagdispur, v3.p85

captured by Major. Eyre (12 Aug), iii. 86

Dilawar Khan,

faithfully leads Mr. Thornhill to Agra v6.p101

notwithstanding his proved loyalty, not allowed to enter Agra fort with Mr. Thornhill, v6.p101

Dilheri, Rajah of, injured and disgraced by British Government (1855), v5.p64, v5.p291,

Capt. Ternan urges the Government to restore the Rajah’s honours, v5.p64

Capt. Ternan’s remonstrance disregarded, but he saves the Rajah from utter ruin, v5.p64

the chief serves and protects Capt. Ternan in gratitude for his kindness, v5.p65

Dilkusha,

its position at Lakhnao, v3.p246

meaning of name, v4.pxiv,

attack and capture of (14 Nov), v4.p122

converted into temporary depot (15 Nov), v4.p125

attacked by rebels during Sir Colin Campbell’s advance into Lakhnao (16 Nov), v4.p140

re-organization of British force at (23 Nov), v4.p152

retirement from (21 Nov), v4.p152

its re-capture by Sir Colin Campbell (2 Mar ’58), v4.p258

Dilli, see Dehli

Dinajpur, a district of Rajshahi, v3.pxii, v6.p3, v6.p26,

Dinajpur,

Mr. F. A. Elphinstone-Dalrymple, Collector of, v4.p298

Indian Naval Brigade, sent from Calcutta to operate near (26 Nov), v4.p294

Jalpaiguri mutineers hurry to (Dec), v4.p298

the Collector and a few civilians resolve to fight for the station, v4.p298

mutineers, on approaching, change their route to Purnia, v4.p299

Dinkar Rao, Prime Minister of Gwaliar, v3.p112

he has no love for the English, v5.p145. 294

doubts fidelity of Contingent, v3.p112

unconnected with rebellious plot of 10 March, v1.p338

his happy influence over Sindhia, v5.p145

pledges himself to restrain revolting v3.p116

gives his interest in favour of the British, v5.p291

Dinning, Capt., distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, v3.p385

Diplu, a town of Sindh, v6.p145

Directors, Court of,

their wise hospitality, v1.p274

expose the true causes of mutinies of Madras Army, v1.p183

assume imperial functions (1816), v2.p6

remove Emperor’s name from coinage (1835), v2.p7

decline to abolish royal title at Dehli (1844), v2.p10

refuse to raise Dehli Emperor’s stipend without conditions (1846), v2.p9n

refuse to allow Royal Family to be removed from Dehli (1849), v2.p14

the conflict with Board of Control about this removal, v2.p15

objections over-ridden by Board of Control, v2.p16

forbid annexation of Karauli, v1.p68

reject Nana Sahib’s claim, v1.p78

their opinion of Oudh affairs, v1.p89

quash Lord Auckland’s proposed treaty with Oudh (1837), v1.p92

order annexation of Oudh. (19 Nov 1855), v1.p106

contemplate changing terms of enlistment for Native troops (1856), v1.p339

disown any intention of annexing Rajputana. (1856), v1.p355

not more responsible for the Mutiny than the English Government, v5.p271

the Court abolished (2 Aug ’58), v5.p272

made the scapegoat of the Ministry, v5.p271

Disa, situation of, v3.px,

nearest station of English troops to Rajputana, v3.p165

English troops summoned from, by Col. G. Lawrence (19 May), v3.p166

troops at, ordered to move on Ajmir, v5.p4

column of troops at, placed at service of Gen. G. Lawrence (June), v5.p13 Tantia Topi approaches from the north (Aug ’58), v5.p225

Disbandment of troops, its policy discussed, v1.p218

Disraeli, Mr., his aphorism on Suspense, v3.p113

Diwani Am, in Agra fort, converted into female apartments, v3.p188

Diwani Khass, in Agra fort, converted into civilian residences, v3.p188

Diwas, Tantia Topi marches on (16 Jan. ‘89), v5.p309

Dixon, Col., Commissioner of Ajmir, v3.p166

calls 100 men of Mairwara battalion to Ajmir, v3.p166

secures the arsenal and fort by their means, v3.p166

Dobandi, ferry near Peshawar, v2.p363

Dodd, Mr., leads Major Byng to discover mutineers at Latu (18 Dec), v4.p295

Dodgson, Capt.,

gives intelligence of plunder of Azamgarh treasure, v2.p164n

two attempts to murder him (4 June), v2.p168

Dodgson, Mr.,

crosses under fire to meet Sir Colin Campbell, v4.p144

supports the exhausted Gen. Havelock while passing under fire (17 Nov), v4.p144

his great services at the Alambagh, v4.p252

Dodsworth, Mr., Uncovenanted officer of Azamgarh, v6.p63

Dokal Singh, his grief at the danger of Capt. Conolly, v4.p411

Donald, Mr., reaches Budaun (1 June), v3.p216

Dongarpur, one of the Rajput states, v3.p163n, v4.pxvii,

Doranda,

Sipahis sent from, to disarm others at Hazaribagh, v4.p95

these Sipahis themselves mutiny (31 July), v4.p96

the place is occupied by mutineers, v4.p96

Major English sent to, with troops, v4.p99

Dorin, Mr., Member of the Supreme Council,

his character and uselessness, v1.p284

recommends severity against disaffected regiments, v1.p436

admits that the Council was deluded into condemning Mr. Tayler of Patna, v3.p80

Dorin, Mrs., shot at siege of Lakhnao (7 July), v3.p300, v3.p379,

Dost Muhammad, of Kabul,

assists the Sikhs (1849), v1.p31

seeks to strengthen Afghanistan on the west (1855), v1.p303

annexes Kandahar (1855), v1.p303

invited to protect Herat (1856), v1.p304

his cautions answer to appeal for aid against the English, v2.p373n

seeks an English alliance, v1.p313

suspected to be of doubtful fidelity, 314

magnifies difficulties of march on Herat, v1.p315

his distrust of English good faith, v1.p316

Attends conference at Peshawar (1 Jan. 1857), v1.p318

his humble presents at the conference, v1.p325n

his plans for the recovery of Herat (1857), v1.p319

charges Russia with instigating the seizure of Herat, v1.p328n

his suggestion as to subsidy, v1.p321

agrees to receive British officers at Kabul, but urges their personal danger, v1.p322

Articles of Agreement with (26 Jan ’57), v1.p324

returns from the conference (28 Jan ’57), v1.p325

Effect of the conference with, on Persia, v1.p327

the Shah of Persia’s proposed expedition against (Jan ’57), v5.p341

charged with trickery by Persia, v1.p354

Extravagant rumours as to his treachery, v2.p27

his fidelity to the English alliance, v1.p325

His desire to possess the Peshawar valley, v2.p337

proposal to cede Peshawar to him, v2.p458

Douglas, Brig.,

his operations in Ghazipur district (Mar ’58), v6.p62

sent to assist in pursuit of Kunwar Singh (16 Apr ’58), v4.p332

attacks Kunwar Singh, but is beaten off, v4.p332

again catches Kunwar Singh at Manohar, and defeats him (28 April ’58), v4.p333

ultimately loses Kunwar Singh across the Ganges, v4.p334

crosses the Ganges to attack Kunwar Singh (25 Apr ’58), v4.p336

Pursues defeated rebels to Baksar (June ’58), v4.p338

appointed to succeed Sir E. Lugard (15 June ’58), v4.p339

His force greatly augmented (Aug ’58), v4.p339

his plan for crushing scattered rebels in Bihar, v4.p339

directs seven columns to converge on Jagdispur (13 Oct ’58), v4.p340

defeats Amar Singh at Karisat (14 Oct ’58), v4.p341

encircles Amar Singh, v4.p341

but Amax Singh escapes from him (18 Oct ’58), v4.p341

part of rebel force driven into Nonadi, v4.p343

three hundred of them destroyed there (20 Oct ‘68), v4.p343

allows the main body of Amar Singh’s force to escape, by a mistake (21 Oct ’58), v4.p343

surprises and utterly routs the main body at Salia Dahir (24 Nov ’58), v4.p345

drives Amar Singh from Bihar, v4.p345

Douglas, Capt.,

Commandant of the Emperor of Dehli’s Palace Guard, v2.p58

leaves Palace to persuade Sipahi guard to be loyal (11 May v2.p59

driven back to Royal Palace, v2.p59

endeavours to induce revolted Sipahis to depart from Dehli Palace, v2.p58

murdered in Dehli Palace (11 May), v2.p60

evidence given as to the circumstance of his murder, v2.p496

evidence of Ahsan Ulla lain as to his murder, v5.p318

Mondoh, the King’s bearer, gives him the final blow, v5.p319

Douglas, Lieut., killed at Ruiya (15 Apr ’58), v4.p356

Douglas, Private, wins the Victoria Cross at Ruiya (15 Apr ’58), v4.p356

Dowell, Lieut., takes part in attack on mutinous Sipahis at Dhakah (20 Nov), v4.p293

Dowling, Private William,

bravely saves a wounded sergeant at Lakhnao (27 Sept), v4.p110

receives Victoria Cross, v4.p110n

Down, Capt., defeats rebel right-centre attack on Alambagh (12 Jan ’58), v4.p243

Doyle, Capt., killed in attempt to stop Firuzshah at Harchandpur (8 Dec ’58), v5.p251

D’Oyley, Capt., assists at disarmament of Sipahis at Agra (81 May), v3.p110

D’Oyly, Capt.,

commands Artillery at battle of Sassiah, v3.p181

his heroic conduct and death (5 July), v3.p183

D’Oyly, Capt. Charles, second in command of Mirath Volunteers, v6.p127

Doyne, Mr., a barrister, serves in Calcutta Volunteers, v6.p18

Drummond, Capt. H., joins in attack against Bijnaur raiders (2 Jan. ’56), v6.p112

Drummond, Mr., magistrate,

protests against retirement to Agra Fort (11 May), v3.p98

his opinion changed by outbreak at Mathura, v3.p109

escapes from Mathura mutiny, and urges Mr. Colvin to retire to Agra Fort (31 May), v3.p109

unhappily trusts native police at Agra (June), v3.p175

re-asserts British authority in Agra (7 July), v3.p186

Drummond, Mr., Magistrate of Dinajpur, resolves to fight for the station (Dec), v4.p299

Drury, Capt., his account of the retreat at Kanhpur (27 Nov), v4.p170n

Duab, between Ganges and Jumnah,

general revolt there (June), v2.p195, v6.p71

cleared by Gen. Outram from mutineer raids, v3.p351

Lieut.-Col. Greathed sent with column to scour, v4.p62

patrolled by Col. Christie’s column (Mar ’58), v4.p313

plan for finally crushing rebels in (15 (Jet ’56), v5.p201

Dudhna, river in Mysor. v3.px,

Duff, Dr., his Free Church Mission supported by Lord Canning, v1.p318

Duffy, Private,

his daring and ingenuity in recovering a gun (27 Sept), v3.p366

wins the Victoria Cross, v3.p366n

Dufla, a tribe to the north of Lower Provinces, v6.p2

Dujana, to the east of Rohtak, v6.p140

Dula, attempt to murder Capt. Conolly at (Aug), v4.p411

Dumdum, see Damdamah

Dumrao Rajah,

lends elephants for Major Eyre’s expedition to Arah, v3.p64

falsely reported to have joined the rebels, v3.p70

Dumraun, indigo factory destroyed near (30 May ’58), v4.p338

Dunbar, Capt.,

takes command of small party, to relieve Arah (29 July), v3.p51

lands with 415 men on the bank of the Son river, v3.p55

refuses to bivouac and attack by daylight, v3.p55

led into ambuscade in the night, v3.p56

shot dead in night attack by Sipahis (29 July), v3.p56

effect of his defeat on Gorakhpur, v6.p58

Dundas, Mr., President of Board of Control (1807), v1.p183

Dundia Khera,

defeat of Beni Madhu at, by Brig. Evelegh (10 Nov. ’58), v5.p203

Beni Madhu completely defeated at, by Lord Clyde (24 Nov ’58), v5.p203

Dundu Pant, see Nana Sahib

Dungapur, a State of Rajputana, v6.p136

description of the State, v6.p156

history of the succession to, v6.p157

Udai Singh becomes ruler in 1852, v6.p157

remains undisturbed and loyal, v6.p151

Dunley, Sergeant, heroically enters the Sikandarbagh by a hole in the wall (16 Nov), v4.p139

Dunlop, Capt.,

commands Sipahis at Jhansi, v3.p121

deceived by Rani, v3.p192

murdered at Jhansi (6 June), v3.p123

Dunlop, Capt., effect of his despatch on men at Naogaon, v3.p127

Dunlop, Mr. R. H. Wallace, Magistrate and Collector of Mirath, v6.p125

hears of mutiny while in Himalaya mountains, at Nagar (31 May), v6.p125

hurries to Karnal (10 June), v6.p126

called to Dehli camp, v6.p126

sent to resume work at Mirath (12 June), v6.p126

rides alone from Dehli to Bhagpat, 126

reaches Mirath in safety, v6.p126

Organizes volunteers at Mirath (15 June), v6.p127

receives the help of nine Sikh troopers, v6.p127

his description of the men of the Khaki. Risala, Yi. 133

Drives Gujars from Mirath, and begins to collect revenue, v6.p128

attacks and destroys Sikri, a criminal Gujar village (9 July), v6.p129

advances against San Mall, v6.p129

reaches Dalhaura, near Dehli, with his small force, v6.p129

burns Basaud, v6.p130

his bold attempt to collect revenue, v6.p130

his curious combat with the rebel Magda., at Barka, v6.p131

defeats Sah Mall at Barot, and kills that leader, v6.p131

storms and captures Akalpura, v6.p132

defeats rebels at Galauti (21 July), v6.p133

gives Dhaulana land to Solana people, v6.p133

moves, with his force, to Hapur, v6.p133

his approach to Marwana scares rebels from (18 Sept), v6.p133

drives rebels from Thana Bhawan (20 Sept), v6.p133

Important services rendered by Mr. Dunlop’s little force, v6.p133

Dunn, Mr., indigo-planter of Azamgarh, v6.p63

Driven from Azamgarh by mutiny (3 June), v6.p64

returns to Azamgarh to rescue hidden Europeans, v6.p64

his excellent service, v6.p68

Dunsford, Lieut.-Col., with reserve column, at assault of Dehli, v4.p20

Dupleix, M., his treatment compares with that of Mr W. Tayler, v3.p81

Dupuis, Gen.,

ordered to fall back on intrenchment at Kanhpur (27 Nov), v4.p170

placed in command of left brigade at Kanhpur after its repulse by Tantia Topi, v4.p170

commands artillery at attack on Tantia Topi (8 Dec), v4.p188

Durand, Col. Henry Marion, Officiating Agent to the Governor-General at Indur, v3.p132

his great capacity, v3.p132, v5.p57

Former Services

Appointed to Board of Revenue (1838), v3.p133

volunteers for service in Afghanistan, v3.p131

blows in gates of Ghazni, v3.p134

comes to England, but returns with Lord Ellenborough (1841), v3.p134

becomes Private Secretary to Lord Ellen-borough, v3.p134

becomes Commissioner of Tenasserim Provinces, v3.p134

disliked by Lord Dalhousie, v3.p134

rejoins the Engineers (1849), v3.p134

becomes political Agent at Bhopal (1849), v3.p134

Precautionary measures

Receives temporary political charge of Central India, v3.p135

Lord Canning discusses with him financial arrangements of Indur, v1.p428

his plan of action, on outbreak of Mirath mutiny, v3.p138

summons Bhil troops to Indur (14 May), v3.p138

calls part of Bhopal contingent to (20 May), v3.p138

receives troops from Holkar to guard Residency, v3.p139

uncertainty of his position in June, v3.p139

not deceived by loyal protestations, v3.p140

said to have ordered treasure to Mau, but denied, v3.p144 and n

his chance of safety lies in approach of Bombay column of troops, v3.p140

that column diverted to Aurangabad, v3.p141

and there halted, v3.p141

The Mutiny

The anticipated outbreak occurs at Indur (1 July), v3.p142

he is assailed by Holkar’s troops, v3.p144

attack headed by Saadat Khan, v3.p144

the Residency guard join in the attack, v3.p14.5

position of troops defending, v3.p143

Col. Travers charges and temporarily captures rebel guns, v3.p146

Capt. Hungerford summoned to Indur, v3.p146

cowardice of Bhopal contingent, v3.p147

imbecility of the Bhils, v3.p148

effective garrison reduced to thirty-one people, v3.p148

desperate position at Residency, v3.p141

Col. Durand driven to retreat from Indur, v3.p150

His Opinion of Holkar

Until outbreak, he believed in Holkar’s loyalty (July), v3.p151

replenishes Holkar’s magazine a few- days before outbreak, v3.p151n

his opinion of Holkar’s loyalty, v5.p42

justified in suspecting Holkar, 155

Holkar sends to him for advice (31 July), v5.p42

offers to ride into Indur in Holkar’s interests, v5.p42

applies to Lord Canning for orders with respect to Holkar, v 43

His Retreat

Line of retreat from Residency forced on him, v3.p157

endeavours to reach Gen. Woodburn’s troops at Aurangabad, v3.p158

sends messengers to stop Capt. Hungerford’s advance on Indur, v3.p159

desires to retreat by the Simrol pass, v3.p159

his Cavalry refuse to go anywhere else than to Sihor, v3.p159

compelled to retire on Sihor, v3.p159

he is received with honour in Bhopal territory (3 July), v3.p159n

conducts his party safely to Sihor (4 July), v3.p160

his retreat from Indur justified, and commended, v3.p160

His triumphant Return

Hurries from Sihor to Hoshangabad (5 July), v3.p161

causes Bombay column to advance from Aurangabad (12 July), v3.p161, v5.p12n

his actions with respect to Gem Woodburn’s column, v5.p41

Lord Elphinstone’s letter to him (27 July), v5.p12n

joins Bombay column at Asirgarh, v3.p161

brings Bombay column to Mau, and saves the line of the Narbada (2 Aug), v3.p162

his reasons for occupying Mau, v5.p42

His Campaign

Occupies Gujri (12 Oct), v5.p46

protects Mandlesar, v5.p46

Dismisses Dhar agent, and marches against the place, v5.p47

the rebels of Dhar march out to meet him, v5.p47

drives rebels back into fort with great loss (22 Oct), v5.p48

invests fort of Dhar, v5.p48

bombards Dhar fort for six days, v5.p49

the rebels skilfully evacuate fort at Dhar (31 Oct), v5.p49

demolishes the fort of Dhar, v5.p49

Marches against Mandesar, v5.p50

allowed to cross the Chambal unopposed (19 Nov), v5.p52

encamps before Mandesar (20 Nov), v5.p53

the Mandesar rebels march out to meet him, v5.p53

drives rebels into Mandesar, and interposes between that place and Nimach (24 Nov), v5.p54

captures Goraria and scatters Nimach rebels (25 Nov), v5.p54

crushes rebellion in Malwa, and isolates Indur mutineers (25 Nov), v5.p55

Marches against Indur, v5.p56

reaches Indur (14 Dec), v5.p56

disarms Indur cavalry, v5.p56

visits Holkar (14 Dec), v5.p56

relieved by Sir Robert Hamilton (15 Dec), v5.p57

the immense importance of his brilliant campaign, v5.p58

Durang, a district of Asam, v6.p8, v6.p31,

Durnford, Col., defeats Amar Singh at Kampsagar (16 Oct ’58), v4.p341

Duval, Lieut., his good service at Danapur, v6.p172

Duvim, scene of Amar Singh’s third defeat (12 May ’58), v4.p337

Dwyer, Capt., leads Jammu troops at assault of Dehli, and is defeated, v4.p30

Dyce, Colonel, boldly dissipates danger at Paliamkotta (1806), 175

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