Battle of Chinhat
Topic: The Revolt of 1857 · NCERT: Class 12, Ch 2 "Rebels and the Raj"
Meaning
The Battle of Chinhat was fought near Lucknow on 30 June 1857. Rebel forces defeated British troops led by Henry Lawrence. After the defeat, the British fell back into the fortified Lucknow Residency, and the long siege of the Residency followed. It was one of the biggest rebel victories in Awadh.
Example
Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, elected leader by the 22nd Native Infantry, fought at Chinhat on 30 June 1857. The victory added to his followers' belief that he could not be defeated.
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