Barkat Ahmad
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Barkat Ahmad (1787 – 5 June 1858) was a sepoy mutineer and leading figure of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Barkat Ahmad led the army of Indian rebels in the Battle of Chinhat, in Awadh region.[3][4][5] Barkat Ahmad was a highly trained [original research?] British sepoy. He led the rebels against the British officer Sir Henry Lawrence who was then located at the Residency[citation needed].
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Barkat Ahmad | |
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Born | Sayyad Barkat Ahmad Risaldar |
Known for | Battle of Chinhat, Figure of Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
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Battle of Chinhat | |||||||
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Part of Indian Rebellion of 1857 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
East India Company | Rebels | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sir Henry Lawrence Col. John Inglis (32nd) |
Barkat Ahmad Khan Ali Khan | ||||||
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approx. 700[1]
Cavalry
Artillery
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approx. 7,000[2]
Cavalry approx. 800
Artillery: 16 guns
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Dead: Col. William Case, CPT. Stephens, Lt. Brackenbury, Thomson (32nd), 112 NCOs and Men.
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