Dictionary of Battles / From the Earliest Date to the Present Time

by Thomas Benfield Harbottle

Cawnpur (Indian Mutiny).

Fought December 6, 1857, between the British under Sir Colin Campbell, and 25,000 rebels, including the Gwalior contingent. The mutineers were routed at all points, and fled, pursued by the cavalry for 14 miles, suffering heavy loss. Out of 36 guns, 32 were captured. The British lost 99 only.