Kirkee.—Lord Hastings’ defeat of the Pindarries, a horde of freebooters, on November 5th, 1817.
Koosh-ab.—The Persians defeated by the English on December 10th, 1856.
Leswarree.—A great victory for General Lake in the Mahratta War (November 1st, 1803).
Lincelles.—General Lake defeated the French (August 18th, 1793).
Louisburg.—Captured on July 26th, 1753, by Amherst, Wolfe and Boscawen.
Lucknow.—Besieged in 1857–8. An heroic defence was made by Sir Henry Lawrence.
Maharajpore.—Lord Gough defeated the Maharattas, December 20th, 1843.
Maheidpoor.—Sir Thomas Hislop defeated the Pindarries on December 21st, 1817.
Maida.—Stuart routed the French, July 4th, 1806.
Malplaquet.—One of Marlborough’s victories, September 11th, 1709.