ORDER OF BATTLE // August 2, 1857
Battle of Agra
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
2 sides catalogued · combined 11,900 estimated
British Empire
1,900
Medium-confidence figure
Company
10,000
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
The Battle of Agra occurred during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and is characterized as a comparatively minor but nevertheless decisive action. It brought to a close a prolonged siege, marking a resolution at Agra during the broader uprising against Company rule. The engagement was fought under British Empire command with a significantly smaller force than that of the Company, and the Company side sustained casualties of 4,800 out of a force of 10,000, indicating the scale of loss on that side by the battle's conclusion.
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