Siege of Jhansi 1858
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 March 1858 – 2 April 1858 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1858 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | India | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Indian Mutiny of 1857 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 25.4486, 78.5696 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Jhansi was a military siege during the Indian rebellion of 1857 set on the city of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh by British forces of the East India Company between 24 March and 5 April 1858. British defeated the combined forces of the Principality of Jhansi and anti-British mutineers defending the city, successfully continuing in their Central Indian campaign.
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