Siege of Delhi (1857)

June 8 – September 21, 1857 · Delhi

Result British victory

British and East India Company troops besieged Delhi, which rebel sepoys had seized at the start of the Indian Rebellion. The British stormed the city after weeks of fighting, a turning point of the rebellion.

British East India Company

Indian rebels

Strength and losses

Killed
1,254
Wounded
4,493
Casualties
c. 5,000
Civilian deaths
30,000
Guns
c. 100

Also involved 1