Historical place archive

Gwalior in History

Browse historical events and people recorded at Gwalior in India. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

3 records2 event labels2 people1858–1858

Historical events in Gwalior

1858

June 1858
Capture of Gwalior
Lakshmibai Rani of Jhansi · Indian Wars of Independence

Rani Lakshmibai joins the rebel seizure of Gwalior, where resistance briefly gains a major fortress and arsenal.

June 1858
Capture of Gwalior
Tatya Tope · Indian Wars of Independence

Tatya Tope helps rebel forces seize Gwalior and restore Nana Sahib's authority in the captured city.

18 June 1858
Battle of Kotah-ki-Serai
Lakshmibai Rani of Jhansi · Indian Wars of Independence

Rani Lakshmibai is killed fighting British forces near Kotah-ki-Serai during the struggle for Gwalior.

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