14 June 1857
Capture of Delhi
The arrival of more British reinforcements finally leads to the defeat of the mutineers by John Nicholson, Commander of the relief force, after six days of street fighting, Delhi is recaptured
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The arrival of more British reinforcements finally leads to the defeat of the mutineers by John Nicholson, Commander of the relief force, after six days of street fighting, Delhi is recaptured
The arrival of more British reinforcements finally leads to the defeat of the mutineers by John Nicholson, Commander of the relief force, after six days of street fighting, Delhi is recaptured
Becomes the first reigning British monarch attending an Indian durbar.
Attends the Delhi Durbar with Queen Mary.
Serves as secretary to the Joint Intelligence Committee for India and contributes to planning within South-East Asia Command.
Moves to Delhi for senior military-intelligence work connected with India and the South-East Asian theatre.
Becomes a full colonel and Assistant Director of Military Intelligence in India, supporting operations connected with the Burma campaign.
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