In the fortress were 280 guns, which, with a large number of prisoners, fell into our hands; Scindia's French Commander-in-Chief, Monsieur Perron, a man of unusual ability, also threw himself on the generosity of Lord Lake.
Leaving a garrison in Ally-Ghur, the Governor-General now pushed on to Delhi, where a large force had been assembled, under Monsieur Bourquieu. On the 11th of the same month (September) was fought the first action in which British troops were ever engaged on this historic spot.
Delhi, September 11, 1803.
This distinction is borne only by the West Riding Regiment and the 2nd Queen's Own Rajput Light Infantry, the latter one of the most distinguished regiments in the Bengal army. The India General Service Medal of 1851 was issued to the few survivors, with a clasp inscribed "Delhi." Our total losses in this action amounted to 463 killed and wounded.
| Regiments. | Officers. | Men. | ||
| K. | W. | K. | W. | |
| 27th Light Dragoons | 1 | 1 | 11 | 18 |
| Royal Artillery | - | 1 | 4 | 27 |
| 76th W. Riding Regiment | - | 1 | 33 | 97 |
| 2nd Bengal Cav. | - | 2 | - | 15 |
| 3rd Bengal Cav. | 1 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| 2nd Bengal Inf. | - | 3 | 9 | 34 |
| 4th Bengal Inf. | - | 3 | 12 | 76 |
| 12th Bengal Inf. | 2 | 1 | 16 | 36 |
| 14th Bengal Inf. | - | - | - | 13 |
| 15th Bengal Inf. | 1 | 3 | 10 | 34 |
The last regiment in the above return, the 15th Bengal Infantry, now being the 2nd Queen's Own Rajput Light Infantry, is the only regiment of the Bengal army still existing; the others, alas! disappeared in the rebellion of 1857.
Assaye, September 23, 1803.
This battle honour, the first won by Wellington as an independent commander, is borne by the
19th Hussars.
Highland Light Infantry.
Seaforth Highlanders.
2nd Queen's Own Sappers and Miners.
62nd Punjabis.
64th Pioneers.
84th Punjabis.