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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