Faddy, Capt.,
attacks and disperses party of Mirath mutineers on bank of Gorgan rivulet (18 May), v3.p218
saves native treasurer from Muradabad mutineers (2 June), iii 222
Fagan, Capt., murdered at Man (1 July), v3.p156
Fagan, Capt.,
his gallantry at Dehli Ridge, ii
killed in No. 3 battery Dehli (12 Sept), v4.p16
Faizabad,
its situation, xi
garrison of, v3.p265
Col. Goldney, Commissioner at, v3.p265
wholesale confiscation in, after annexation of Oudh, v3.p235
Talukdars hardly dealt with, v1.p424
they are hostile to British rule, v3.p266
the Maulavi, a resident of, the prime mover in conspiracy before Mutiny, v5.p292
Garrisoned only by local corps, v3.p289
reliance placed on pensioned Sipahis, v3.p266
and on help from the Talukdars, v3.p266
Capt. Thurhurn’s house fortified at (May), v3.p266
the project of defending Capt. Thurburn’s house abandoned, v3.p267
Azamgarh mutineers march towards (3 June), H. 162
the district is too disturbed to send away the ladies and children v3.p267
Col. Goldney warned of coming mutiny by Talukdars, iii 267
Man Singh offers to protect Capt. Orr’s wife and children in return for personal kindness, iii 267
Man Singh ultimately induced to shelter all the ladies and children, iii 267
The mutiny breaks out (7 June), v3.p268
mutineers give their officers money, place them in boats, and send them away, v3.p268
but invite other mutineers to slay them, v3.p268
fugitive officers pass down the Ghagra, v3.p208
two boats intercepted at Begamganj, v3.p268
Col. Goldney and his party massacred, v3.p269
some few land and run for their lives, but only three escape, v3.p269
the officers in three boats out of four destroyed, v3.p269
the fourth boat reaches Danapur safely by the help of faithful boatmen, v3.p269
the civil officers, ladies, &c., succeed in reaching Gopalpur, v3.p271
The town becomes the stronghold of the Begam of Oudh (July ’58), v5.p169
plan for finally crushing rebels in (15 Oct ’58), v5.p200
Fakirabad, derisive name for Allahabad, v2.p181
Fakir-ud-din, Prince,
born a pensioner, v2.p11
becomes Heir Apparent to the Dehli Emperorship (1849), v2.p11
his succession objected to by Bahadur Shah, v2.p18
resolution of Indian Government to acknowledge his succession, v2.p19
agrees to demands of Indian Government (1850), v2.p20
his sudden and suspicious death (10 July ’56), v2.p20
terms offered to him not to be renewed to his successor, v2.p24
Fancourt, Col., shot in mutiny at Vellur (1806), v1.p166
Fane, Mr., Chief Civil Officer at Jaunpur, v2.p178
compelled to fly for his life, v2.p179
Fane, Mr. H., Magistrate of Jaunpur, v6.p50
escapes from Jaunpur with other fugitives (5 June), v2.p179
Fanning, Lieut., takes part in action at Kajwa. (1 Nov), v4.p103
Farah, Afghans fear that Persia will occupy (1857), v1.p321
Farhat Bakhsh Palace,
its position at Lakhnao, v3.p247
description and history of, v4.pxiv,
occupied by Gen. Outram (26 Sept), v4.p105
Faridpur,
occupied by Sir Colin Campbell (4 May ’58), v4.p366
Sir Colin Campbell advances from, on Shahjahanpur (15 May ’58), v4.p376
Faridpur, Rajah of, directed to protect Firuzpur, v2.p121n
Faridpur, a district of Dhakah, v6.p3, v6.p23,
remains tranquil during Mutiny, v6.p31
Farquhar, Col.,
operates in Bulandshahr district with Baluch troops, v6.p137
holds Aligarh with a small force (6 Dec), v4.p201
Farquhar, Dr., organizes hospital accommodation at Agra, v3.p190
Farquhar, Lieut.-Col., with reserve column at assault of Dehli, v4.p20
Farquharson, Mr., Judge of Patna, hurries to, but afterwards leaves, shelter of an opium go-down (21 June), v3.p35
Farrukhabad,
situation, and description., v2.pxvi,
its meaning, and situation, v2.p266
residence of a Pathan Nawab, v3.p224
application of resumption policy to, v1.p126
effect of the mutiny at, on Patna, v3.p36
Hakim of, killed by Capt. Hodson at Patiali (17 Dec), v4.p205
Farrukhabad, Tafuzal Husen Khan, Nawab of,
invited to head the Fathgarh mutineers, v3.p226
throws himself heartily into the revolt, v3.p227
supplies the mutineers with arms and advice, v3.p227
drives the officers from his district, v3.p230
slaughters some forty Europeans, v3.p232
murders the prisoners from Major Robert. son’s boat, v3.p232
he collects 30,000 men against the English (17 Aug), v3.p347
he appears in Rohilkhand with a small following (Aug ’58), v5.p191
he is captured, but his life improperly spared by unauthorized action of an official, v3.p232
Farrukhnagar, a town of Gurgaon, v5.p139
Fast, Gen., brings the 64th Regiment to allegiance (1844), v1.p206
Fathabad, occupied by Gwaliar rebels (11 Sept), v4.p67
Fathabad, in Afghanistan. Wigram Battye killed there, v2.p353n
Fathganj, last Rohilla chief slain there (1771), v3.p206n
Fathgarh,
its situation, v2.pxvi,
garrison of, v3.p224
its great strategical importance, v4.p217
Col. Smith commands troops at, v3.p224
Preparatory Measures
Sipahis refuse to allow treasure to be moved (4 June), v3.p223
non-combatants sent to Kanhpur, 225
fugitive from Budaun reach, but again compelled to (8 June), v3.p217
attempted escape of English from the town, v2.p266
fugitives divide, some go to Dharmpur and are saved, v3.p225
some go on to Kanhpur, and are murdered, v3.p225
three fugitives from, murdered at Kanhpur (13 July), v2.p280n
some fugitives return, v3.p225
Sipahis give up treasonable letter to Col. Smith, and protest loyalty (16 June), v3.p225
Sipahis obediently destroy boat bridge (17 June), v3.p225
The Outbreak
Mutiny breaks out (18 June), v3.p226
Col. Smith retires to, and makes fort defensible, v3.p226
Sipahis place themselves under Pathan Nawab, v3.p227
Sitapur mutineers join Sipahis in (19 June), v3.p226
mutineers fall out over plunder, and fight among themselves, v3.p227
greater part of garrison secure the plunder, and disperse to their homes, v3.p227
By delay of mutineers Col. Smith provisions fort (19–24 June), v3.p227
mutineers begin attack on fort (25 June), v3.p227
determined, but ineffectual, attacks of mutineers, v3.p228
defenders of fort attempt to escape by boats (3 July), v3.p229
terrible adventures of escaping boats, v3.p230
boats reach Singhirampur, but there attacked by villagers, v3.p230
prisoners from one of the boats carried back to Pathan Nawab, 231
the Nawab at, murders prisoners from Major Robertson’s boat, v3.p232
Col. Smith and his party destroyed near Kanhpur, 232
only two from fort ultimately saved, v3.p231
Defeat of Rebels
Rebels try to secure themselves in (31 Dec), v4.p210
rebels from, fly into Rohilkhand (2 Jan ’56), v4.p213
Sir Colin Campbell occupies unopposed (3 Jan ’58), v4.p214
the town left under command of Brig. Seaton, v4.p218
Sir Colin Campbell leaves, with the bulk of his troops (1 Feb ’58), v4.p220
junction of Brig. Seaton’s and Col. Walpole’s forces near (3 Feb ’58), v4.p201
Brig. Seaton left alone to defend (23 Feb ’58), v4.p220
column from, defeats rebels at Kankar (7 Apr ’58), v4.p351
Col. McCausland takes command of (25 May ’58), v4.p378
Fath Khan, chief to whom Akhund writes about intended outbreak in India (1856), v2.p373n
Fathpur, a district of Allahabad, v2.pxvi, v6.p38
description of the district, v6.p75
meaning of the word, v6.p73n
Mr. R. T. Tucker, Chief Civil officer at, v2.p274
his active efforts to make converts, v2.p274
rebellion breaks out (9 June), v2.p275
European refugees flee to Bandah and are saved, v2.p275
Nawab of Bandah saves other fugitives from, v3.p131
Mr. Tucker, the Judge, remains alone when ether Europeans depart, v2.p275
the rioters attack him, v2.p276
after a desperate fight, he is killed on the top of his house, v2.p276
rioters slay two Hindu’s who exclaim against his slaughter, v2.p276
effect of mutiny at, on Patna, v3.p30
Directed to be attacked (30 June), v2.p207
site of Havelock’s first victory over mutineers, v2.p271
the town sacked and burnt (13 July), v2.p276
Col. Powell arrives there with detachment (31 Oct), v4.p102
village near, destroyed by Col. Barker (11 Dec), v4.p313
Brig. Carthew sent to command (Jan ’58), v4.p313
the Brigadier’s onerous task at, v4.p313
Brig. Carthew marches from, to patrol district, v4.p314
Fathpur, in Oudh, Nana Sahib and his followers go to Chaodri Bhopal Singh in, v5.p306
Fathpur-Sikri,
situation of, v3.pxi,
mutineers advancing against Agra reach (2 July), v3.p177
battle with mutineers advancing from (5 July, v3.p181
occupied by Gwaliar rebels (11 Sept) v4.p67
Fawcett, Lieut., killed at Bijapur (3 Sept. ’58), v5.p234
Fayrer, Assist.-Surg., distinguishes himself at defence of Lakhnao, 386
Fayrer’s House, a battery at the Residency, Lakhnao, v3.p297
Fazal Azim, rebel commander,
holds ground close to Allahabad (Dec), v4.p229
advances to Nasratpur. against Gen. Franks, v4.p230
driven from Nasratpur (23 Jan ’58), v4.p230
Feigning Confidence,
made a principle of policy, v3.p14
its grave impolicy, v3.p15
its disastrous consequences, v3.p15
“ Panic Sunday,” one result at Calcutta, v3.p16
provokes a conspiracy at Barrackpur, v3.p17
it causes the massacre at Kanhpur, v3.p5
Female education, a cause of disaffection, v1.p136
Fenwick, Lieut.-Col.,
stands ready to attack Danapur mutineers, but receives no orders, v3.p45
too high in rank to command small Arah relieving force, v3.p51
Ferguson, Mr. Hamilton, Magistrate of 24 Parganahs, v6.p25
Ffrench, Lieut., wins the Victoria Cross for gallantry at the Sikandarbagh (16 Nov), v4.p139
Field, Mr., opium agent, one of the brave defenders of Arah, v3.p53n
Financial Garrison, a post at Lakhnao, v3.p297
mutineers make a sudden rush on (10 Aug), v3.p307
Fines, Col., leaves Allahabad, end of March, v2.p162
Finnis, Col., murdered at Mirath (10 May), v2.p44
Firuzabad, Brig. Hope Grant overtakes, and assumes command of Col. Greathed’s column at, v4.p74
Firuzpur,
situation and description, v2.pxvi,
mutiny at (1844), v1.p203
the mutiny increases, v1.p203
Lord Ellenborough counsels immediate disbandment of mutinous troops, v1.p218
army assembles there for second Sikh war, v1.p21
Lord Dalhousie there (1849), v1.p29
Garrison, and temper of, on outbreak of mutiny, v2.p329
gunners sent from to man Dehli siege-train, v2.p142
Sipahis at, accused of joining in general conspiracy, v2.p323n
council of emergency called at (12 May), v2.p330
inefficient attempt at disarmament of Sipahis leads to outbreak (13 May), v2.p330
regimental magazines at, blown up, as precautionary measure, v2.p331
the Magazine saved, but the Cantonment sacrificed (13 May), v2.p331
Native Cavalry pursue mutineers, and scatter them, v2.p332
Gen. Anson secures protection of, v2.p104
Firuzshah,
leader of Mandesar insurrection (Aug), v5.p45
leads party of mutineers from Dehli to join Gwaliar rebels (14 Sept), v4.p67
advances his troops from Amjhera to threaten Bombay road (Oct), v5.p46
driven from Mandesar, enters Rohilkhand (Nov), v5.p250
driven from Rohilkhand. enters Oudh (Apr ’58), v5.p250
fails in attempt to force money from people of Muradabad, v4.p364
he escapes from Muradabad (26 Apr ’58), v4.p365
joins the Maulavi attack on Shahjahanpur (13 May ’53), v4.p375
he attempts to capture Mohan (7 Aug ’58), v5.p197
Becomes leader of Oudh rebels north of Lakhnao (Sept ’58), v5.p199
evacuates Mandesar, and retreats to Nangarh (25 Nov), v5.p55
crosses the Ganges to join Tantia Topi (7 Dec ’58), v5.p251
marches to Itawah, 7. 231
succeeds in crossing the Jamnah (9 Dec ’58), v5.p251
tries to join Tantia Topi at Bhilwara, v5.p248
reaches Ranod (17 Dec ’58), v5.p251
attempts to plunder Ranod, v5.p233
his army scattered by Gen. Napier there (17 Dec ’58), v5.p253
flies from Ranod to Chanderi, v5.p253
hurries to the jungles of Aroni, v5.p254
he captures a convoy near Rampur (20 Dec ’58), v5.p254
but is driven from Sarpur by Capt. Rice (22 Dec ’58), v5.p254
flies from Sarpur to Rajgarh, v5.p234
joins Tantia Topi at Indragarh (15 Jan ’59), v5.p254
almost captured at Dewasa, v5.p256
separates from Tantia Topi (21 Jan ’59), v5.p256
hides in Sironj jungle (Apr. ’59), v 263, 310
escapes to Kurbehla and may still be living there, v5.p258
Fischer, Cal.,
commands Madras Sipahis marching from Ratak, v4.p98
ordered to march on Hazaribagh (13 Sept), v4.p99
leads his troops on Jalpa (24 Sept), v4.p99
tries to find Ramgarh mutineers at Chatra, v4.p99
his plans disarranged by contradictory telegrams, v4.p99
ordered to protect trunk road only (26 Sept), v4.p99
enters Bihar with his brigade (Oct), v4.p312
Fisher, Capt. John, second in command of Sirmur Battalion at Dehli, v4.p12n
Fisher, Col. S.,
commands Cavalry at Sultanpur, v3.p271
is informed of intended rising at Sultanpur, and sends ladies, &c., to Allahabad, v3.p272
murdered at Sultanpur (9 June), v3.p272
Fisher, Mr., Chaplain,
defeats an attempt to storm Fathgarh fort (1 July), v3.p228
attacked in one boat escaping from Fathgarh, is picked up by another, v3.p231
Fitchett, John, drummer, his account of massacre of women at Kanhpur, v2.p280n
Fitzgerald, Brig.-Gen.,
takes command of troops along Goa frontier, v5.p172
drives Savant rebels to surrender to the Portuguese (20 Nov ’58), v5.p172
FitzGerald, Lieut. M. M.,
leads his guns into Dehli after stormers, 36
killed at storming of Dehli (14 Sept), v4.p24n, 38
Fitzgerald, Mr., a clerk, protected by Man Singh at Shahganj, v3.p270
Flagstaff Tower, on Ridge outside Dehli, v2.p70
description of, v2.p389
Flanagan, Dr., one of Peel’s Brigade, v4.p90n
Fleming, Mr., escapes to larger fort at Jhansi, v3.p123
he is murdered there (8 June), v3.p126
Fleming, Mrs., her evidence as to premeditation of outbreak, v2.p250
Fletcher, Col., assists Clive to suppress mutiny (1766), v1.p152
Florida Gardens, Kensington, Viscount Canning’s birthplace, v1.p265
Follett, Major, succeeds Gen. Woodburn in command of Bombay column (29 June), v5.p11
thinks it unsafe for Bombay column to advance, v5.p11
afterwards changes his opinion (7 July), v5.p12
Forbes, Capt., conveys ladies from Sikrora to Lakhnao (9 June), v3.p262
Forbes, Lieut. Lachlan,
leads force to eject Rap Singh from Barhi, v5.p215
captures Barhi (Aug ’58), v5.p215
captures Chakarnagar (Aug ’58), v5.p215
his personal gallantry during expedition from Itawah, v5.p216
marches with Gen. Napier’s force to Ranod, v5.p251n
tries to stop Firuzshah at Harchandpur (8 Dec ’58), v5.p251
Ford, Lieut., his daring in attack of the Sikandarbagh (16 Nov), v4.p140
Ford, Mr., Collector of Gurgaon,
first reports chapati mystery, v1.p419n
captures runaway mutineers at Gurgaon (11 May), v5.p357
Forjett, Mr. C., Superintendent of Bombay Police, v5.p29
his character, v5.p30, v5.p31,
discovers for himself the character of the Bombay Police (1855), v5.p30
Lord Elphinstone’s great confidence in him, v5.p300
obtains permission to enlist European police (May), v5.p29
his distrust of the Sipahis, v5.p32
disobeys orders for distribution of Police at Muharram (Sept), v5.p32
on Sipahi outbreak rides alone to the lines, v5.p33
alone he defies the raging Sipahis, v5.p33
on arrival of his Police cows the mutineers, v5.p33
discovers and defeats conspiracy in Ganga Parshad’s house (Oct), v5.p36
receives the thanks of Government, and substantial rewards from private people, v5.p35n
Forrest, Lieut.,
heroically aids in the defence of Dehli Magazine, v2.p66
escapes from explosion of the Magazine, v2.p68
his evidence as to the seizure of the Magazine at Dehli, v5.p320
Forrest, Mr. R., accompanies expedition in chase of Jalandhar mutineers (17 June), v6.p118
Forster, Col.,
marches to the relief of Palaman (27 Nov), v4.p305
operates energetically in Chutia Nagpur, v4.p304
his excellent service with Shokawati battalion, v6.p35
restores order in Singhbhum (Jan ’58), v4.p308
Forsyth, Mr. Douglas, Deputy Commissioner of Cis-Satlaj States,
hastily gathers supplies for Dehli Army, v2.p120
secures the active assistance of Patiala, v2.p121
his account of the participation of the Akhund of Sawad in the Mutiny, v3.p372n
Fort William, its protection at Calcutta, v2.p91
native guards handle greased cartridges without complaint (1853), v1.p380
Foster, Lieut., distinguishes himself in defence of Lakhnao, v3.p385
Foulis, Col., promptly stops disaffection at Arkat, v1.p192
Fowle, Mr. F. C., Collector of Jessor, v6.p26
Fox, Lieut., wounded in escalade at Jhansi (3 Apr ’58), v5.p117
Foy, Gen., his opinion of the British soldier, v3.p308
France, King of, supposed to be prepared to help Indians against English, v2.p27
Francis, Capt.,
abandons and blows up Machchi Bhawan by order (29 June), v3.p288
wounded at siege of Lakhnao (7 July), v3.p300
killed at Lakhnao (Aug), v3.p326, v3.p384,
Francis, Major, commands two batteries at attack on Bareli (5 May ’58), v4.p367
Franklyn, Brig., repulses rebel attack on Alambagh (16 Mar ’58), v4.p280
Franks, Brig.-Gen., C.B.,
sent to command at Jaunpur (Nov), v4.p225
appointed to command at Azamgarh and Jaunpur (29 Nov), v4.p228
his force at Jaunpur, v4.p228
instructions under which he acted, v4.p228
His disposition of his forces (Dec), v4.p229
creates Cavalry out of Police and Infantry, v4.p229
marches to Sikandra (21 Jan ’58), v4.p230
joined by Cavalry at Sikandra, v4.p230
drives rebels from Nasratpur (23 Jan ’58), v4.p230
occupies Saraun, v4.p231
proceeds from Saraun to Badlapur, v4.p231
moves from Badlapur to Singramau, v4.p231
advances into Oudh from Singramau, v4.p231
defeats rebels at Chanda (19 Feb ’58), v4.p231
occupies Rampura, v4.p231
defeats Mehndi Husen at Hamirpur (19 Feb ’58), v4.p232
secures possession of Budhayan (21 Feb ’58), v4.p232
wins the battle of Badshahganj (23 Feb ’58), v4.p234
occupies Amethi (4 Mar ’58), v4.p236
defied and repulsed by rebels at Daurara, v4.p237
effect of repulse at Daurara on his future career
Reaches Lakhnao with his troops (5 Mar ’58), v4.p259
secures the Chief Bazaar daringly captured by Capt. Havelock, v4.p274
pushes advantage gained by Capt. Havelock, v4.p275
Fraser, Col. Hugh, Chief Engineer at Agra,
warns Mr. Colvin of the gravity of the crisis, v3.p99
created Chief Commissioner for Agra and its dependencies (30 Sept), v4.p67
his energy and devotion at Agra, v5.p217
his office of Chief Commissioner abolished (9 Feb. ’58), v4.p291
Fraser, Mr. Simon, Commissioner,
tries to secure loyalty of Sipahi guard at Dehli, v2.p59
shoots a mutineer from Constabulary guardroom, Dehli, v2.p497
compelled to escape to Royal Palace, v2.p59
murdered in Dehli Palace (11 May), v2.p60
evidence given as to circumstances of his murder, v2.p496
evidence of Ahsan Ulla Khan as to his murder, v5.p318
superstition as to cause of his death, v2.p409n
Fraser, Lieut., accompanies Capt. Mackenzie to recover guns at Bareli (31 May), v3.p210n
Fraser, Lieut., driven from parade-ground at Bandah by Sipahis (14 June), v6.p81
Fraser, Major,
starts from Rurki with 500 Sappers for Mirath, 131
murdered at Mirath (15 May), v2.p134
Fraser, Mr., C.B., Agent in Sagar and Narbada territories (1843), v5.p60
Fraser-Tytler, Lt.-Col.,
communicates to Lakhnao garrison the advance of Havelock, v3.p305
see also Tytler, Lieut.-Col. Fraser
Frederick the Great, his respect for Marshal Loudon, v4.p154n
French, Capt.,
defeats part of Amar Singh’s men (20 Sept. ’58), v4.p340
killed at surprise of Agra (10 Oct), v4.p71
Frere, Mr. Bartle, Commissioner of Sindh, v6.p142
his active rule in Sindh, v6.p143
Lord Elphinstone’s great confidence in him, v5.p300
mutiny breaks out just as he lands at Karachi, v6.p145
ordered to send troops from Sindh to Panjab, v5.p3
sends a regiment to Multan (12 May), v6.p146
sends further troops into the Panjab, v6.p147
suppresses all local disturbances during Mutiny, v6.p147
“Friend of India” newspaper, describes excited state of Calcutta in May, v2.p85n
Fulton, Capt.,
his character and services at Lakhnao, v3.p324
demolishes under fire houses outside Residency defences, v3.p316
killed at Lakhnao (14 Sept), v3.p324, v3.p384,
Futtehgurh, see Fathgarh
Futtehpore, see Fathpur
This collection transcribed by Chris Gage