modern India · 1857 Rebellion

Battle of Gwalior

Rebel leaders briefly occupied Gwalior before British forces retook it; Rani Lakshmibai was killed during the campaign near Kotah-ki-Serai.

Date1858 CE
LocationGwalior, Madhya Pradesh
OutcomeBritish recapture of Gwalior
VictorBritish forces and Gwalior allies
DefeatedRebel forces
CommandersHugh Rose, Rani Lakshmibai, Tantia Tope

UPSC relevance

Very high relevance for Rani Lakshmibai, Tantia Tope, and the final major phase of the Revolt of 1857.

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