–R–

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

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