Raal, Mr. Thornhill and party successfully pass through in their dangerous ride, v6.p95
Radcliffe, Lieut., killed at Lakhnao, v3.p326
Radcliffe, Mr. F., Collector of Dhakah, v6.p28
Radclyffe, Capt., his heroic charge at Chinhat, v3.p285, v3.p377,
Raghugarh, zamindars of, punished by Major Orr (Oct), v5.p51
Raguji Bhonsla, Rajah of Nagpur,
dies (1843), v1.p54
sale of his cattle and effects (1854), v1.p60
his elder widow dies, and adopts heir to private estate, v1.p62
he owed his throne to the British Government, v1.p63
Ragunath, the Leper, chosen to rule in Jhansi, v1.p65
Ragunath Singh, Nina Sahib’s letter of commendation to (27 June), v2.p500
Rahatgarh,
its situation, v5.pxi,
the great strength of the place, v5.p98
attacked by Sir Hugh Rose (24 Jan ’58), v5.p95
Rajah of Banpur attempts to relieve (28 Jan ’58), v5.p97
enemy escape from, at night, v5.p97
Rai Bareli, rebels cleared from (30 Nov ’58), v5.p203
Raikes, Mr., Judge, murdered at Bareli (31 May), v3.p212
Raikes, Mr. Charles, Judge of Court of Appeal, Agra,
exposes the childish routine maintained in Fort, v3.p193
his anecdotes on decline of discipline in Bengal Army, v1.p199n
his description of the worn out appearance of Col. Greathed’s troops on reaching Agra, v4.p68n
Raikes, Mr. H. C., Deputy Collector in Bardwan, v6.p6
Raikes, Mr. R. C., Collector of Dhakah, v6.p28
Raikes, Mrs.,
escapes from the murders at Gwaliar (14 June), v3.p1 v3.p116n
superintends nursing in Agra fort, v3.p190
Railways,
introduced by Lord Dalhousie, v1.p12
their effect on Brahmanic discontent, v1.p138
Raines, Col.,
leads Infantry attack on Kotah-ki-Sarai (17 June ’58), v5.p153
attacks rebel right at capture of Gwaliar (19 June ’58), v5.p157
pushes with his troops into Gwaliar itself, v5.p158
Raipur,
its situation, v5.pxi,
garrison of, v5.p77
Rajab Ali, Munshi,
his character as a spy, v4.p52
arranges the capture of the King of Dehli, v4.p52
accompanies Capt. Hodson to capture secreted princes (21 Sept), v4.p55
Rajahkhera, a town of Dholpur, v6.p154
Rajahpur, a town of Bandah, v6.p79
Raja Ram, conveys intelligence to Europeans in Agra fort, v3.p186
Rajgarh, a town of Alwar, v6.p153
occupied by Tantia Topi (Aug ’58), v5.p229
Tantia Topi driven from (Sept ’58), v5.p230
Firuzshah endeavours to join Tantia Topi at (30 Dec ’58), v5.p254
roads near, cleared of marauders (Feb ’59), v5.p259
Rajghat, a gate at Dehli, v2.p393n
revolted Sipahis admitted there on 11 May, v2.p58
Rajghat, point where Oudh mutineers collected boats to cross Ganges, v3.p348
Rajmahall, a town of Bhagalpur, v4.pxiii, v6.p34
Raipur, near Baksar,
village plundered by defeated rebels (30 May ’58), v4.p338
Tantia Topi defeated at, with loss of his last guns (25 Nov ’58), v5.p244
Rajpura,
visited by Tantia Topi (26 Nov ’58), v5.p309
plundered by Tantia Topi (28 Nov ’58), v5.p345
Rajputana,
situation and extent of, v3.pxii
description of, v4.pxvii, v6.p149
its rulers, v3.p163
antiquity of royal houses in, v1.p67
Karauli succession discussion in, v1.p67
Aurangzeb’s war against the princes of, v3.p237
terrible disorders in, from 1805 to 1818, v6.p164
dread of annexation spreads through the district (1852), v1.p70
English charged with intention to annex (1856), v1.p354
Only 20 European soldiers to guard 100,000 square miles (May), v3.p165
dangerously exposed condition of the fort of Ajmir, v3.p166
saved by promptitude of Col. Dixon, v3.p166
Col. G. Lawrence created Brigadier-General of all troops in (1 June), v3.p170
he calls troops from Disa, v3.p166
rendered safe by Col. G. Lawrence, before the end of June, v3.p174
its calm condition during June, v2.p311
The steady loyalty of both princes and people, v6.p164
cause of the tranquillity with which it passed through the Mutiny period, v4.p403
confidence of princes and people in the English, v4.p385
experience of British rule in, v6.p149
British justice secures loyalty of the people, v6.p165
Mutiny at Erinpuram (22 Aug), v4.p391
rebellion at Awah (29 Aug), v4.p39.5
mutiny at Kota (23 Oct), v4.p398
attack on Nimach by rebels (8 Nov), v4.p400
Bombay troops arrive in (Jan ’58), v4.p400
order completely restored (Apr ’58), v4.p403
military command of, given to Gen. Michel (Aug ’58), v5.p229
Tantia Topi re-enters (2 Dec ’58), v5.p247
Rajputs, object to General Service in British Army, v1.p345n
Rajshahi, a division of the Lower Provinces, v6.p3
divisions of, v3.pxii
Raleigh, Cornet, murdered at Lakhnao (30 May), v3.p251
Rambakhsh, rebel leader in Oudh (July ’58), v5.p189
Ram Bakhsh, Pay-Hawaldar, his account of the retirement of faithful Sipahis from Kanhpur, v2.p246n
Ram Chand,
created chief of Jhansi, and afterwards Rajah, v1.p65
his uncle, a leper, chosen to succeed him, v1.p65
Ram Chand Rao, Subahdar of Jhansi, accepts British protection, ht. 119
Ramchandar Pant, Subahdar,
manages Baji Rao’s estate, v1.p73
his son resides at Kanhpur, v1.p423n
Ramchandra Bapuji, Minister of Dhar,
antagonistic to the English, v5.p46
raises mercenary troops (June), v5.p47
Ram Chandra Rao,
guardian to the ruler of Kirwi, v5.p138
his frank and open loyalty, v5.p303
his loyalty to the British Government, v5.p139
saves the life of Mr. Cockerell (June), v5.p303
Ramdial, an escaped prisoner, murders his creditor at Bhojpur (10 Nay), v2.p129n
Ramdrug, the Rajah of Nargund’s half-brother at (May ’58), v5.p167n
Ramganga, stream near Muradabad, v3.p219
near Fathgarh, rebels destroy bridge near (Jan ’58), v4.p218
Rohilkhand rebels cross, to annoy the English (24 Jan ’58), v4.p219
rebels threaten Fathgarh from, v4.p350
Ramganga, the Eastern, description of course of river, v4.pxviii
Ramganga, the Western, description of course of river, v4.pxviii
Ramgarh, a town of Alwar, v6.p153
mutineers from battalion of, threaten road to Allahabad, v4.p88
mutineers from, elude columns of search (Sept), v4.p99
but they are defeated at Chatra (2 Oct), v4.p100
Ramgarh, Rajah of,
his firm loyalty, v6.p35
loyally assists in restoring order in Chutia Nagpur, v4.p96.
Ramgarh Ghat, a ferry crossed by Chitragaon mutineers (Nov), iv 294
Ram Ghulam Singh,
owner of the fort of Rampur Kasia, v5.p201
his fort captured by Brig. Wetherall (3 Nov ’58), v5.p202
Ramkot, Zamindar of, assists part of fugitives to Lakhnao, v3.p255.
Rammohan Rai,
envoy to England of Dehli Emperor (1838), v2.p8
fails as an envoy, v2.p9
Ramnagar, an important town near Banaras, v6.p39
battle of (22 Nov ‘48), v1.p26
many missionaries from Banaras fly to (4 June), v2.p172
occupied by Sir Hope Grant (19 Apr ’58), v4.p348
Ramnarain Pandi, his gallantry at Lakhnao, v4.p111n
Ramparshad Singh, Babu, captured by rebels at Suraon (July ’56), v5.p195
Rampur,
fanatics from, threaten Muradabad (21 May), v3.p219
they are there attacked and dispersed (21 May), v3.p220
Amos Singh’s men defeated at (9 Sept ’58), v4.p340
Firuzshah captures convoy near (20 Dec ’58), v5.p254
Rampur, Nawab of,
his territory, v4.pxviii
his steady loyalty to the British, v4.p364
sends news to Muradabad of mutiny at Bareli (2 June), v3.p221
Rampur Kasia,
description of this stronghold, v5.p201
Oudh rebels congregate in (Sept ’56), v5.p191
captured by Brig. Wetherall (3 Nov ’58), v5.p202
Rampura, in Oudh, occupied by Gen. Franks (19 Feb ’58), v4.p231
Rampurah, a district of Took, v6.p154
Ram Rao, a Pandit who accompanied Tantia Topi when he left the army (Feb ’59), v5.p310
Ram Rao Govind,
appointed Prime Minister of Gwaliar by rebels (1 June ’58), v5.p117
joins Tantia Topi at Gwaliar, v5.p307
burns the body of Rani” of Jhansi (16 June ’58), v5.p306
Ramsay, Brig.,
in command of the Gwaliar Contingent, v3.p112
recalls ladies to Gwaliar Cantonment after they had retired for safety (28 May), v3.p112
Ramsay, Capt., with third column, at assault of Debbi, v4.p19
Ramsay, Major, Resident at Khatmandu, sends Gurkhas from Palpa to Gorakhpur (9 June), v6.p55
Ramshai Lala, mutinous Native officer, v1.p421n
Ram Singh, Maharajah of Jaipur,
boldly loyal to the British cause, v3.p171, v6.p158
places all the forces of Jaipur at the service of the British, v6.p158
labours earnestly for the British cause, v6.p159
carries Jaipur through the Mutiny, v6.p159
rewarded for his fidelity, v6.p159
Ram Singh, Maharao of Kota, v4.p397, v6.p161
makes foolish communication to his troops, causing mutiny (14 Oct), v4.p398
reports mutiny at Kota, and pleads powerlessness (16 Oct), v4.p399
humours mutinous troops at Kota, but sends for assistance (Nov ’58), v4.p402
released from his troops by Rajah of Karauli (Dec), v4.p402
fails to establish his loyalty, v6.p162
his salute reduced as mark of disfavour, v4.p399, v6.p162
salute restored after his death, v6.p162.
Ram Singh, Rao Rajah of Bundi, v6.p161
indisposed to help the British, v6.p161
shuts his gates on Tantia Topi, v5.p223, v6.p161
his disloyalty forgiven (1860), v6.p161.
Ramu, in Burma, British troops defeated at (1824), v1.p194
Rana Kika, his defeat at Gogundah (1576), v6.p155
Rana Sarup Singh, his firm loyalty to the English, v3.p374
Ranchi, large town of Chutia Nagpur, v4.pxiii, 95
mutiny near (31 July), v4.p96
mutineers at, threaten road to Allahabad, v4.p88
Rangpur, a district of Rajshahi, v3.pxii, v4.pxiv, v6.p3, v6.p26
Indian Naval Brigade sent from Calcutta, to operate near (26 Nov), v4.p204
seamen from Calcutta arrive (15 Dec), v4.p300
the Collector conveys Government treasure into the jungle to save it from mutineers, v4.p298
Rangu Bapuji, agent for Satarah family,
resident in England, v1.p79
returns from England a rebel, v1.p425
Rangun,
troops required for (1824), v1.p193
Native guards handle greased cartridges without complaint in 1853, v1.p380
38th Bengal Regt. refuse to go to (1856), v1.p338
English troops brought from, to disband Barhampur mutineers (Mar), v1.p387
Queen’s Proclamation published at (1 Nov ’58), v5.p276
Raniganj,
terminus of railway from Calcutta in 1857, v2.p101, v4.p85
a wing of 2nd Grenadiers stationed there (Jan ’57), v1.p363
incendiary fires break out (Jan), v1.p365
Sir Colin Campbell organizes a bullock train at, v4.p87
guarded by Sikh soldiers, v6.p15
Ranjit Singh, v1.p2
character of his rule in the Panjab, v1.p39
Sikh States wrested from, v2.p121
the King of Dehli’s letter to, v5.p334
Ranjit Singh,
becomes Maharawal of Jaisalmir (1856), v6.p151
remains loyal, v6.p151
Ranod,
Firuzshah arrives at (17 Dec ’58), v5.p251
he is driven from the place with great loss by Major Prettijohn, v5.p253
Rao, village between Indur and Mau, v3.p155
Rao Bhara, the King of Dehli’s letter to, v5.p333
Rao Bhowani Singh, cousin of Rajah of Mainpuri,
stands by the English, v3.p104
bravely assists De Kantzow, and leads Sipahis from Mainpuri treasury, v3.p105
Rao Daisal, of Kachh, loyal to the British, v6.p168
Rao Ragunath Rao, created Rajah of Jhansi (1835), v3.p119
Rao Sahib, nephew of Nana Sahib,
assists in rebellion, v2.p236
orders Tantia Topi to Kalpi (July), v5.p111
commands Nana Sahib’s troops at Panda Nadi (15 July), v2.p279
goes to Chaodri Bhopal Singh at Fathpur in Oudh, v5.p306
again orders Tantia Topi to Kalpi (Jan ’58), v5.p306
comes to Kalpi (Mar ’58), v5.p306
places Tantia Topi’s army at service of Rani of Jhansi (6 Apr ’58), v5.p307
sends Tantia Topi again to fight the English (9 Apr ’58), v5.p120
his defeat at Kalpi (May ’58), v5.p307
flies to Gopalpur after defeat at Galauli, v5.p143
Named Governor of Gwaliar by rebels (1 June -58), v5.p147
retreats from Jaura Alipur with Tantia Topi (22 June ’58), v5.p221
demands a fine of 25 lakhs from Rana of Jhalawar (21 Aug ’58), v5.p228
suggests the seizure of Indur (26 Aug ’58), v5.p228
orders Tantia Topi to Chanderi (Sept ’58), v5.p308
marches on Tal Bahat (26 Sept ’58), v5.p235
rejoins Tantia Topi at Sultanpur (11 Oct ’58), v5.p305
his fight at Jaklaun (12 Oct ’58), v5.p308
marches to Sindwaha, v5.p237
joins Tantia Topi at Lalitpur after defeat at Sindwaha (20 Oct ’58), v5.p237
encamps at Kajuria, v5.p308
escapes from the defeat at Kurai (25 Oct ’58), v5.p238
alarm caused by his presence in Nagpur (27 Oct ’58), v5.p239
Sends for Alan Singh (Jan ’59), v5.p309
conducted by Man Singh to Paron, v5.p309
almost captured at Dewasa (16 Jan ’59), v5.p256
quarrels with Tantia Topi (26 Jan ’59), v5.p310
moves his remaining troops from Sikar to Kushani (10 Feb ’59), v5.p257
defeated at Kushani flees to Chhatarbuj pass (15 Feb ’59), v5.p257
flies to Partabgarh (20 Feb ’59), v5.p257
His army melts away by desertion and surrenders, v5.p257
wanders from place to place till 1862, v5.p257
arrested in Panjab and hanged at Kanhpur (20 Aug ‘62), v5.p258
Rapti, description of course of river, v4.pxviii, 226+
Rasulabad, head-quarters of Firuzshah (Aug ’58), v5.p197
Ratanbhur, a celebrated fort of Jaipur, v6.p158
Ratan Man Singh, arranges with English to attack Dhakah mutineers (21 Jan ’58), v4.p303
Ratan Singh, Rajah of Bikanir, his death (1852), v6.p150
Ratgarh, rebels from, defeated at Madanpur (Jan ’58), v5.p74
Rath, a town of Hamirpur, v6.p83
Ratlam, a State of Western Malwa, v5.px
Ratnaghari, perilous landing of troops near, v6.p172
Rattray, Capt.,
his Sikhs, near Patna, v3.p29
angry reception of his Sikhs at Patna (7 June), 31
with his Sikhs, suppresses rising at Patna (3 July), v3.p36
sent to protect Gaya (Sept), v4.p312
urged by Mr. A. Money, attacks Cavalry, who wheel round and sack Gaya (8 Sept), v4.p312
intrenched at Dehri (24 Sept), v4.p99
keeps order in Chutia Nagpur with his Sikhs (Oct), v4.p103
defeats a body of rebels at Akbarpur (7 Oct), v4.p312
overtakes and fights rebels at Danchua (6 Nov), v4.p312
Ravi, river of the Panjab, v4.pxvii
Ravi Varma, Rajah of Kochin, his perfect loyalty, v6.p168
Rawal,
Major Orr catches retreating rebels at (12 Nov), v5.p51
desperate fight at, v5.p51
Rawalpindi,
situation, and description, v2.pxviii
troops refuse reduced pay at (July ‘49), v1.p227
discontent of troops subsides spontaneously (1849), v1.p228
Sir J. Lawrence hears of Mirath outbreak while at, v1.p451
councils of war at, during May, v2.p347
Guide Corps arrive at (18 May), v2.p350
Col. Benson counsels disbanding troops, v1.p228
Lord Dalhousie and Sir C. Napier counsel patience, v1.p228
disarmament of Sipahis at (7 July), v2.p478
Nicholson advises abandonment of, in preference to Peshawar, v2.p465
Mr. Forsyth hears of treacherous correspondence with Akhund of Sawad at, v2.p373n
Hazarah conspirators arrested at (Aug), v5.p211
Raynor, Lieut.,
heroically aids in defence of Dehli Magazine (11 May), v2.p66
escapes from explosion of that Magazine to Mirath, v2.p68
Read, Lieut., killed in attack on Jiran (23 Oct), v4.p400
Reade, Mr. E. A.,
senior member of Board of Revenue at Agra, 178
his character, v3.p178
Sir H. Lawrence tells him of the dangerous condition of the Sipahis, v1.p331
ascertains dislike of Rajputs to enlist for General Service, v1.p345n
gives testimony as to prophecy of English downfall, v1.p356n
member of Council during Mr. Colvin’s illness in fort, v3.p178
saves Revenue accounts of Agra (6 July), v3.p186
becomes senior civil officer at Agra (9 Sept),v4.p66
offers to subordinate himself to military chief, v4.p66
has obstacles to defence of fort removed (19 Sept), v4.p67
his energy and devotion at Agra, v5.p217
Redan, at Lakhnao,
mutineers make ineffectual attempt to storm (20 July), v3.p302
attack on, repulsed, v3.p360
Redmond, Capt., defends Firuzpur Magazine against attack of mutineers (13 May), v2.p330
Red Pamphlet,
its description of “Panic Sunday” at Calcutta, v3.p16
the officials exposed still writhe under its true statements, vi. in
first tells the true story of the rising at Azamgarh, v6.p63
gives date for attack on Kanhpur intrenchments, v2.p237n
the author’s estimate of Gen. Anson, v2.p124n
the author of, cited, and his forecasts verified by the future, v2.p92 and n
Reed, Gen., senior military officer in the Panjab, v2.p345
his character, v2.p344
military conference held at his house in Peshawar (13 May), v2.p344
invested with command of Panjab forces. and reason why, v2.pp3–14
goes to Rawalpindi, v2.p346
holds court-martial on disarmed Sipahis who desert (2S May), v2.p362
Goes to Dehli Ridge (14 June), v2.p385, v2.p399
his high opinion of Sir H. Barnard, v2.p428
holds Council of War at Dehli, v2.p399
delays to execute Col. Baird Smith’s plan for assaulting Dehli, v2.p432
his reasons for postponing attack on Dehli, v2.p402
his account of attempted attack on rear of Dehli Ridge (4 July), v2.p426
Assumes command of Dehli Field Force (5 July), v2.p431
his description of the Cavalry attack on Dehli Ridge (9 July), v2.p433n
his account of the flight of the Carabineers in that action, v2.p437n
resigns command of Dehli Field Force (17 July), v2.p441
Regency, Council of,
in the Panjab, v1.p5
placed under Sir H. Lawrence, v1.p7
Reid, Capt., Deputy Commissioner of Faizabad, v3.p265
induces Man Singh to receive many ladies from that town, v3.p267
escapes from Faizabad to Danapur, v3.p271.
Reid, Capt., sends small force from Rurki to stop Bijnaur raiders (8 Jan ’58), v6.p112
Reid, Major Charles,
commands Gurkhas at Dehra Dun, v6.p116
marches from Dehra Dun to Mirath (19 May), v6.p117
march of his Gurkhas to Mirath, v2.p133
reinforces Col. Wilson on the Hindan (1 June), v2.p140
Establishes himself at Hindu Rao’s House on the Ridge at Dehli (S June), v2.p145n
his arrangement of troops on right of Ridge, v2.p410n
repulses attack on Hindu Rao’s House (12 June), v2.p410
defeats sortie from Dehli (17 June), v2.p405n
leads successful attack on mutineers at Dehli, v2.p412
his description of attack on Dehli Ridge (23 June), v2.p418n
repulses twentieth attack on Hindu Rao’s House (14 July), v2.p440
destruction of his pencil notes on meritorious officers, v4.p12n
Commends abandonment of attempt to surprise Dehli on 12 June, v2.p398n
urges Gen. Wilson to hold on to Dehli, after first assault, v4.p40n
his account of the desertion of Native Cavalry from Ridge, v2.p411n
constructs light battery at Simi’ House (6 Sept), v4.p8
Commands fourth column, at assault of Dehli (14 Sept), v4.p19
varies Gen. Wilson’s arrangements for fourth assaulting column, v4.p20n
receives four guns, but gunners for only one, v4.p27
committed to attack by precipitancy of Jammu troops, v4.p28
wounded in head at assault of Dehli, v4.p29
his former services, and stubborn defence of the Ridge, v4.p21.
Reid, Mr. H. M., Magistrate of Baleshwar, v6.p5
Remmington, Capt.,
commands light battery at Sami House, Dehli, v4.p8
placed in command of Artillery in Lieut.-Col. Greathed’s column, v4.p61
takes part in battle at Balandshahr (28 Sept), v4.p63
greatly distinguished at Lakhnao (18 Nov), v4.p150
present with his guns at attack on Tantia Topi (6 Dec), v4.p188
distinguishes himself at Sheorajpur (8 Dec), v4.p195
arrives at Alambagh with his battery ( Feb ’58), v4.p248
present with battery at attack on Bareli (5 May ’58), v4.p367
Renaud, Major,
starts from Allahabad with troops for Kanhpur (30 June), v2.p207,214
severe punishments inflicted on his march to Kanhpur, v2.p215n
his advance column halted at Lohanga (1 July), v2.p269
hears of the loss of Kanhpur (3 July), v2.p215
tries to capture Fathpur before overtaken by Havelock (12 July), v2.p271n
mortally wounded at battle of Aong (15 July), v2.p278
Renfray, Lieut., killed at storm of Dehli (14 Sept), v4.p33
Ronny, Col.,
station ball given to him at Lahor (12 May), v2.p323
bravely assists in securing Lahor and surrounding country, v2.p323, v2.p327,
Renny, Lieut.,
his courageous act on roof of Magazine, Dehli (16 Sept), v4.p42
receives the Victoria Cross, v4.p42n
Renny, Major,
heroic devotion of his Native gunners, v2.p437
his gallantry at Dehli Ridge (9 July), v2.p438n
Rent-Free Tenures, policy with respect to, v1.p121
Re-organization of Army (6 May 1824)
promotes discontent, v1.p193.
Residency, the, Lakhnao,
evacuation of (20–22 Nov), v4.p151
subsequently re-captured by Gen. Sir J. Outram in about half an hour (16 Mar ’58), v4.p279.
See Lakhnao
Resumption,
discussion of policy of, v1.p122
its disastrous results, v1.p124
as applied to N. W. Prov., v1.p125
Reveley, Capt., murdered at Dehli (11 May), v2.p71
Revenue Department, its operation creates universal apprehension, v1.p121, v1.p128
Rewa, arrest of treasonable messenger sent there (25 Apr), v3.p135
Rewah,
its description, v5.pxi, v5.p75
loyalty of Rajah of, v6.p167
Lieut. Osborne chief political officer at, v5.p75
the Rajah places his troops at the service of the English (8 June), v5.p76
troops of Rajah sent to co-operate with English, v5.p76
Rewakanta, Native state of Bombay Presidency, v5.p1
Rewari, a town of Gurgaon, v6.p139.
Rewari district,
overrun by Jodhpur mutineers (Oct), v4.p76
Brig. Showers tranquillizes, v4.p76
Rhotasgarh, mutineers of Chutia Nagpur congregate at (Sept), v4.p99
Rice, Capt. W.,
sent from Gunah, to intercept Firuzshah (20 Dec ’58), v5.p254
reaches Bared (22 Dec ’58), v5.p254
catches Firuzshah at Sarpur, and drives him onwards, v5.p254
Rich, Major, marches with Gen. Napier’s force to Ranod (Dec ’58), v5.p251n
Richards. Mr., Naval Cadet, one of Peel’s Brigade, v4.p91n
Richardson, Major J. F.,
his former services, v4.p302
selected to command Yeomanry Corps, v6.p22
joins Mr. Yule, with his Yeomanry Cavalry (11 Jan ’58), v4.p302, vi
watches right bank of Kusi to catch Dhakah mutineers (14 Jan ’58), v4.p303
Dhakah mutineers elude him, and escape into Oudh (19 Jan ’58), v4.p301
hurries to Darbangah, to protect Tirhut (20 Jan ‘58), v4.p304
charges with Yeomanry, and routs rebel force at Amorha (5 Mar ’53), v4.p317
commands part of force attacking Amorha (June ’58), v5.p196
leads his Yeomanry Corps to good service in Gorakhpur and Azamgarh, v6.p23
Richardson, Mr., killed by a prisoner with brass lotah (1834), v1.p144n
Ricketts, Henry,
a Bengal civilian of high repute, v1.p291
engaged on devising scheme for retrenchment of official salaries, v1.p291
recommended as Chief Commissioner of Oudh (1856), v1.p291
Ricketts, Mr., a young civilian,
explains inconsistencies in conduct of Sipahis, v2.p141n
his account of the methodical revolt of Sipahis at Jalandhar (8 June), v2.p376n
his efforts to save Lodiana, v2.p378
commands Native Contingent at Lo-dicing, v2.p378
fights a battle with the Jalandhar mutineers, near Lo-Oland, v2.p279
urges Brig. Johnstone to move forward to that place (9 June), v2.p381
his account of the second escape of the Jalandhar mutineers, v2.p381n
reason he assigns for speedy evacuation of the town by mutineers, v2.p382n
disarms the town of Lodiana (10–15 June), v2.p383
preserves the military road to Debit, v2.p384
Ricketts Mr., murdered at Shahjahanpur (31 May), v3.p213
Riddell, Col.,
commands Infantry at battle of Sassiah (5 July), v3.p181
ordered to co-operate in recapture of Gwaliar, v5.p150
scatters party of rebels escaping from Kalpi (25 May ’58), v5.p148n
Ridge, the, at Dehli,
its description, v2.p388
twenty-six attacks on, repulsed by Major Reid, v4.p21
arrival of siege-train at (6 Sept), v4.p7
See Dehli
Riley, Mr., attempts to blow up Kanhpur Magazine (June), v2.p233n
Ripley, Col.,
on hearing disturbance, instantly marches his men from the Ridge into Dehli, v2.p64
murdered by his own men at Dehli (11 May), v2.p64
Ritchie, Lieut., murdered near Mohadaba (June), v3.p269
Ritchie, Mr. William, Advocate-General, serves in Calcutta Volunteers, v6.p18
Roberts, Capt., leads detachment and restores order near Narsinhpur (Nov), v5.p73
Roberts, Lieut.,
his distinguished conduct at battle near Balandshahr (28 Sept), v4.p64
takes part in capture of Mess-House, Lakhnao (11 Nov), v4.p142
wins the Victoria Cross at Kill Nadi bridge (2 Jan ’58), v4.p214
Roberts, Maj.-Gen H. G.,
commands Bombay troops sent into Rajputana (Mar ’58), v4.p401
his excellent Intelligence Department, v5.p225n
marches on Kota, v4.p402
drives the rebels from Kota (29 Mar ’58), v4.p403
marches on Nash-algid (Apr ’58), v4.p403
detaches part of his force to operate with Sir Hugh Rose (May ’58), v5.p143
holds command in Nasirabad (June ’58), v5.p222
starts from Nasirabad to attack Tantia Topi (28 June ’58), v5.p222
secures Jaipur before the arrival of Tantia Topi (30 June ’58), v5.p222
defeats that leader at Sanganir (7 Aug ’58), v5.p224
pursues Untie. Topi to Kankrauli (13 Aug ’58), v5.p225
defeats him again at Kankrauli (14 Aug ’58), v5.p226
at Puna, leaves the pursuit of Tantia Topi to Brig. Parke (18 Aug ’58), v5.p227
transferred to Gujrat division, v5.p229
cuts Tantia Topi off from Gujrat (Nov ’58), v5.p241
Roberts, Mr.,
summoned to Council of Emergency at Lahor (12 May), v2.p321
present at disarming of Lahor Sipahis, v2.p324
Robertson, Capt., conducts Engineering stores from Rurki to Dehli (3 July), v2.p424
Robertson, Major,
drives Dhar rebels into their fort with loss of their guns (22 Oct), v5.p48
commands Cavalry at action of Badrup (22 Dec), v4.p241
Sent in pursuit of rebels from Kalpi (24 May ’58), v5.p148
pursues rebels to Moharar, then hears of their capture of Gwaliar (3 June ’58), v5.p148
joined by Brig. Stuart for an attack on Gwaliar (6 June ’58), v5.p149
sent in pursuit of Man Singh (23 Aug ’58) v5.p233
surprises and defeats Ajit Singh at Bijapur (3 Sept ’58), v5.p234
marches from Bijapur to Gunah, v5.p235
his splendid services in Central India, v5.p59
Robertson, Major,
commands one boat escaping from Fathgarh, 230
his boat grounds on sandbank at Singhirampur, v3.p230
while grounded his boat attacked by Sipahis, v3.p230
he is wounded, and his boat-party dispersed, v3.p231
carried wounded to Kalhur, and there dies, v3.p231n
Robertson, Mr., Judge, murdered at Bareli (31 May), v3.p212
Robertson, Mr. Dundas, Assistant Magistrate at Saharanpur, v6.p120
his energy and coolness, v3.p200
disperses threatening villagers, and preserves authority around Saharanpur, v3.p201
scours the district (June), v6.p118
Robertson, Mr. J. C., Assistant Superintendent of Dehra Dun, v6.p116
Robertson, Mr. Thomas Campbell, Lieut.-Governor of North-West Provinces, v1.p120
his description of settlement operations in his province, v1.p116
supports claims of Talukdars, v1.p118
grants Badawar Jaghir to adopted son of Rajah, v1.p126
Robinson, Capt., leads escaladers at storming of Jhansi (3 Apr ’58), v5.p115
Robinson, Mr. F. H., his apt citation of native opinion of settlement operations, v1.p119
Roche, Mr., Postmaster, negotiates Kanhpur capitulation, v2.p252
Rocke, Major,
cuts off Tantia Topi from Nimach (Dec ’58), v5.p247
stops Tantia Topi’s advance on Udaipur (12 Dec ’58), v5.p248
occupies Partabgarh (25 Dec ’5S), v5.p249
too weak to stop Tantia Topi, v5.p249
Rolland, Major, commands Sipahis at Kolhapur, v5.p25
Rolleston, Capt., takes command of Mess-House, Lakhnao (18 Nov), v4.p143
Rohillas,
their massacre, v1.p82
their obstinate defence of Goraria (25 Nov), v5.p55
Rohilkhand, a division of the North-West Provinces, v6.p103
description of, v4.pxviii
description of Tarai of, v4.p360n
rebellion breaks out in (May), v3.p206
Khan Bahadur Khan, proclaimed Viceroy of (31 May), v3.p212
passes completely under Khan Bahadur Khan’s rule, v3.p223
fearfully disorganized condition of, under that would-be ruler, v3.p223
the peasantry wish for the return of the English, v3.p224
progress of rebellion in, during June, v3.p198
effect of news of rising at, on Gwaliar, v3.p113
mutineers from, attack Dehli Ridge (4 July), v2.p425
strength of mutineers reaching Dehli from, v2.p425n
Sir Colin Campbell’s plan for the attack of, v4.p349
placed under military command of Brig. Walpole (10 May ’58), v4.p376
Gen. Hope Grant’s movements in, v4.p347
Brig. Seaton prevents irruption from, near Fathgarh, v4.p350
Gen. Penny’s column in, v4.p351
Gen. Walpole’s disastrous march through, v4.p352
Brig. Coke’s skilful operations in, v4.p358
the Maulavi’s clever tactics displayed in, v4.p347
the Maulavi driven from (24 May ’58), v4.p378
disturbed state of the border during July and Aug. ’58, v5.p191
Rohni,
Major Macdonald commands at, v3.p24
attempt to assassinate Cavalry officers at (12 June), v3.p24
the murderers are seized and hanged in face of the Regiment, v3.p25
mutiny at, postponed, in consequence of Major Macdonald’s courage, v3.p25
Major Macdonald’s description of the hanging scene at, v3.p25n
Rohri, a district of Sindh, v6.p145.
Rohtak, a district of Dehli division, v6.p38
description of district, v6.p140
60th Sipahi Regiment rebels at (June), v2.p441
tranquillized by Van Cortlandt (Sept), v4.p75
Jats sent from, to join Meade’s Horse (Jan ’58), v5.p218
Rondu, place on the Upper Indus, v5.p2
Rome, Lieut., drives in the extreme left of rebels at Gwaliar (19 June ’58), v5.p157
Roper, Lieut., killed in storm of Dehli (14 Sept), v4.p38
Roro, a river of Chutia Nagpur, v4.pxiii
Rose, Capt., goes to Udaipur to ask help for fugitives, v3.p169
Rose, Lieut.,
greatly distinguishes himself at attack on Gwaliar (16 June ’58), v5.p152
induces Lieut. Waller to join in his attempt to capture Gwaliar fort (20 June ’58), v5.p159
captures the fort of Gwaliar, but is killed, v5.p160
opinions of Sir Hugh Rose, and Brig. Stuart, of his gallant conduct, v5.p160n
Rose, Mr. John, of Satarah, Lord Elphinstone’s great confidence in him, v5.p300
Rose, Maj.-Gen. Sir Hugh, K.C.B.,
arrives at Indur (16 Dec), v5.p92
his high character, and previous services, v5.p92
his boldness and prudence in Turkey (1853), v5.p92
his bravery in the Crimea (1854), v5.p93
Appointed to command Malwa, force (Sept), v5.p93
takes command of Central India Field Force (17 Dec), v5.p94
starts from Mau (6 Jan ’58), v5.p93
arrives at Sihor (8 Jan ’55), v5.p95
attacks Rahatgarh (24 Jan ’58), v5.p95
captures Rahatgarh town, and drives rebels into fort (25 Jan ’58), v5.p96
effects breach in Rahatgarh fort (28 Jan ‘So), v5.p97
defeats attempt to relieve that place, v5.p97
the rebels evacuate Rahatgarh, v5.p97
they are chased to the banks of the Bind, v5.p95
Sir Hugh attacks their strong position at Barodia, v5.p98
and drives Rajah of Banpur and the Rahatgarh fugitives from Barodia. (30 Jan ’58), v5.p98
He relieves Sagar (3 Feb ’58), v5.p99
destroys Sanoda fort (8 Feb ’58), v5.p99
invests Garhakota (II Feb ’58), v5.p99
drives rebels from Basari, v5.p100
captures Garhakota (12 Feb ’58), v5.p100
destroys western face of Garhakota (14 Feb ’58), v5.p1.00
returns to Sagar, refits his army (Feb. ’58), v5.p101
Again moves forward from Sagar (26 Feb ’58), v5.p101
captures fort of Barodia (27 Feb ’58), v5.p101
avoids the strong pass of Malthon (3 Mar ’58), v5.p102
stoutly resisted, but forces Madanpur pass, v5.p102
drives rebels from Madanpur town into jungle (3 Mar ’58), v5.p103
important results of capture of Madanpur, v5.p103
Marches on Jhansi(19 Mar ’58), v5.p106
he is ordered to march away from Jhansi (20 Mar ’58), v5.p107
authorized to disobey the order of Government by Sir R. Hamilton, v5.p108
he arrives before Jhansi, v5.p106
finds the neighbourhood stripped of resources by the clever Rani, v5.p110
he completely invests the place, v5.p110
begins the siege (22 Mar ’58), v5.p110
effects a breach (29 Mar ’58), v5.p111
Tantia Topi advances to relieve Jhansi, v5.p111
Sir Hugh attacks him while still pressing the siege, v5.p112
completely defeats Tantia Topi, v5.p113
captures every gun from that leader (1 Apr ’58), v5.p114
storms Jhansi (3 Apr ’58), v5.p115
arrangements for the storming, v5.p115
desperate resistance to the right attack, v5.p116
heavy loss in scaling the wall, v5.p117
capture of the wall and streets, v5.p117
fearful struggle at the Rani’s palace, v5.p118
great slaughter of rebels in and near the town, v5.p118
complete capture of the place (5 Apr ’58), v5.p119
the British loss in effecting this capture, v5.p119
he leaves Col. Liddell in command there (22 Apr ’58), v5.p120
Captures Lohari fort (5 May ’58), v5.p121
pursues Tantia Topi to the strong position of Kunch, v5.p121
disconcerts rebels at Kunch by a flank march (6 May ’56), v5.p122
drives Tantia Topi from Kunch, v5.p123
hurries from Punch to Gulauli (15 May ’58), v5.p125
effects a junction with Col. Maxwell, v5.p125
plan of Sipahis to drive him from Kalpi, v5.p127
repulses Sipahi attack, and captures Kalpi (22 May ’58), v5.p129
sends columns in pursuit of rebels from thence (24 May ’58), v5.p148
Triumphantly completes the plan of Sir Robert Hamilton, v5.p130
clears the way for Gen. Whitlock to reap the reward, v5.p137
not permitted to share in the prize-money resulting from his campaign, v5.p141
resigns command through ill-health (3 June ’58), v5.p149
sends Gen. Stuart to drive Tantia Topi from Gwaliar, v5.p119
Hears of capture of Gwaliar, and resumes command of army (4 June ’58), v5.p149
reprimanded by Sir Colin Campbell for violating etiquette by resuming command unbidden, v5.p150n
overtakes Brig. Stuart at Indurki (12 June ’58), v5.p151
he is joined by Brig.-Gen. R. Napier (16 June ’58), v5.p151
reaches Bahadurpur, v5.p151
arrives at Gwaliar (16 June ’58), v5.p161
attacks the Moral- Cantonment and drives rebels into the town, v5.p152
desperate fight at nullah outside the town, v5.p152
the fight at Kotah-ki-Sarai (17 June ’5S), v5.p154
death of the heroic Rani of Jhansi, v5.p154
receives reinforcements and marches to unite with Brig. Smith (18 June ’58), v5.p156
captures town of Gwaliar (19 June ’58), v5.p153
the fort captured by sudden daring of Lieut. Rose, v5.p160
his commendation of Lieut. Rose for this deed, v5.p160n
Leaves the command of Central India Army to Brig. Napier (29 June ’58), v5.p221
his farewell order to the Central India Field Force, v5.p162n
takes command of Bombay Army (20 June ’58), v5.p162
covers Khandesh from Tantia Topi (Nov ’56), v5.p241
Recapitulation of his victories in Central India, v5.p162
the secret of his great success, v5.p131.
Ross, Mr.,
driven from Balandshahr by Sipahis (21 May), v6.p135
returns to Balandshahr (25 May), v6.p135
Ross, Mr. A., Magistrate and Collector of Ghazipur, v6.p60
takes the lead at Ghazipur, v6.p60
his character, and Mr. F. Gubbins’ commendation of him v6.p60
appoints a few Native constables to accompany Mr. Venables back to Azamgarh, v6.p64
sends treasure by steamer to Banaras (10 June), v6.p61
proclaims martial law (10 June), v6.p61
secures the tranquillity of Ghazipur (Aug ’57- Mar ’58), v6.p62
Ross, Mr. Hercules, assists in permanently tranquillizing Azamgarh, vi. CS
Rosser, Capt., offers to pursue Mirath mutineers, but is not authorized to do so, v2.p50 and n
Rothney, Capt., with second column, at assault of Dehli, v4.p19
Rotten, Mr., his account of death of Capt. Knox (12 June), v2.p409n
Rotton, Rev. Mr ,
warned of coming Mutiny at Mirath (10 May), v2.p41
accuses mutineers of poisoning water for English troops (31 May), v2.p139
Routine,
its disastrous effects in troublous times, v1.p374
destroys effect of punishment at Barrackpur, v1.p403n
its paralyzing effect on relief of Dehli, v2.p110
Rowcroft, Col.,
formation of his column in Bihar (Nov), v4.p312
sent with troops from Tirhut to Gorakhpur, v4.p225
his camp at Mirwa, (Dec), v4.p225
drives rebels from Sobanpur (26 Dec), v4.p226
ordered to march to Burhat Ghat, on the Ghaghra (28 Dec), v4.p226
proceeds in boats towards Gorakhpur, v4.p227
he is joined by a body of Gurkhas (20 Feb ’58), v4.p227
drives the rebels from Phulpur, v4.p227
forms bridge of boats for Nipalese troops, v4.p227
left in command of Gorakhpur, v4.p227
defeats rebels at that place, v4.p316
Occupies ground near Amorha (4 Mar ’58), v4.p316
is attacked by rebels, v4.p316
defeats rebels and drives them back to their intrenchment at Belwa (5 Mar ’58), v4.p317
defeats rebels again near Amorha (17 and 25 Apr ’58), v4.p317
falls back from Amorha on Captainganj, v5.p196
defeats Mohammad Hogan at Harha (18 June ’58), v5.p196
occupies Hir in Gorakhpur (July ’58), v5.p197
marches from Hir against Tulsipur (16 Dec ’58), v5.p204
defeats rebels at Tulsipur, v5.p204
Rowcroft, Major,
discovers conspiracy at Patna. (1815), v1.p222
crushes plot at Patna (1845), v1.p225
attempt to poison, after suppression of Patna plot, v1.p226n
Rubhu Lal, witnesses Tantia Topi’s deposition, v5.p311
Ruiya, a small mud-fort,
occupied by Narpat Singh, v4.p353
the Chief intends to evacuate, after a show of resistance, v4.p354
the place is foolishly attacked by Brig. Walpole (15 Apr ’58), v4.p354
the Chief perceives Gen. Walpole’s blundering, and makes a determined resistance, v4.p354
Gen. Walpole’s attack on, repulsed, v4.p335
Col. Adrian Hope killed during attack, v4.p356
upwards of a hundred men and many officers uselessly sacrificed in this miserable blunder, v4.p337
Narpat Singh marches out at night, having vindicated his honour, v4.p356
Rupell, Mr. K. H., Judge of Raj, v6.p26
Rup Singh,
escapes from Gwaliar (Jan ’58), v5.p214
occupies Ajitmal (July ’58), v5.p215
defeated, but collects fresh followers, v5.p215
seizes Barhi and levies exactions (Aug ’58), v5.p215
driven from Barhi by Lieut. Forbes, v5.p215
reappears on the Kuari (Oct ’58), v5.p216
finally defeated by Capt. Allan at Kuari (Oct ’58), v5.p216
Rurki,
its situation, v2.pxviii
dangerous insecurity of Saharanpur near, v3.p199
column starts from, to attack Rohilkhand (Apr ’58), v4.p349
Sappers and Miners from, start for Mirath (14 May), v2.p131
measures for the defence of (16 May), v2.p132
Sappers from, mutiny at Mirath (15 May), v2.p134
Sappers from, try to establish themselves at Bijnaur (20 May), v6.p104
and proceed to Muradabad (21 May), v6.p105
stripped of their plunder at Muradabad by other Sipahis, v6.p105n
Major Bard Smith fortifies (June), v6.p121
Mr. Shakespear and party arrive at, from Bijnaur (11 June), v6.p109
small force sent from, to stop Bijnaur raiders (8 Jan ’58), v6.p112
Russell, Brig., commands fifth Infantry brigade at Lakhnao, v4.p122
attacks Hospital in front of British left (18 Nov), v4.p148
wounded in the course of this attack, v4.p149
Russell, Capt., Engineer with party issuing from Residency to meet Sir Colin Campbell (16 Nov), v4.p145
Russell, Capt. C. W., killed at battle of Badli-ki-Sarai (8 Jane), v2.p146n
Russell, Dr.,
his description of the plunder of the Kaisarbagh, v4.p275
his description of the feeling at Lakhnao caused by the Oudh proclamation, v4.p286
Russell, Lieut., of the Artillery, prepares to blow up Fort of Allah-Thad (6 June), v2.p192
Russell, Lieut., with Cavalry, chases enemy from field at Gangari (Dec), v4.p203
Russell, Lord John,
becomes Foreign Secretary, v1.p273n
becomes Prime Minister, v1.p271
Russell, William, his account of Renaud’s march to relieve Kanhpur, v2.p215n
Russelpur, near Allahabad, cleared of insurgents by Col. Neill (18 June), v2.p201
Russia,
strange stories circulated concerning, during Crimean War, v1.p251
Persia coquettes with (1834), v1.p302
charged by the Afghans with instigating the seizure of Herat, v1.p328n
Indians ascribe a desire to attack Hindustan to, v5.p312
extravagant rumours as to speedy coming of Russians to India (Apr), v2.p26
Rustam Sah saves the lives of five English officers, v3.p272 and n
This collection transcribed by Chris Gage