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Arrival in India

When
2 October 1825
Where
Calcutta
Part of
British begin the Siege of Bharatpur

Lord Combermere arrived in Calcutta in October 1825 after a prolonged voyage, preparing for the campaign against Bharatpur.

Combermere sailed to Calcutta aboard the EIC ship Thalia, arriving on 2 October 1825. He was promoted to full general in May 1825 and became Commander-in-Chief, India, setting the stage for the military operation.

Sources

  1. Siege of Bharatpur (1825–1826) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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