Episode 3 of 3
Storming of Bharatpur Fortress
- When
- 18 January 1826
- Where
- Bharatpur
British troops under Lord Combermere stormed the fortress of Bharatpur on 18 January 1826, ending the siege.
After surrounding the capital for three months, Combermere's forces stormed the fortress on 18 January 1826. The fort, previously deemed impregnable, was captured, ending Bharatpur's independence and establishing it as a British protectorate.
Sources
- Siege of Bharatpur (1825–1826) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Bharatpur State Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
- Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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