Battle of Shamli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Shamli |
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| Part of Indian War of Independence | |||||||
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| Ulama |  East India Company |
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| Imdadullah Muhajir Makki Rashid Ahmed Gangohi Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi Muhammad Yaqub Nanautawi Najib Ali Choudhury Muhammad Zamin † Muhammad Munir Nanautavi |
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The Battle of Shamli, also known as the Battle of Thana Bhawan, was an important fight during the Indian War of Independence in 1857. It took place on May 10, 1857. This battle was fought between local leaders, known as Ulama, and the East India Company.
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What Was the Battle of Shamli?
The Battle of Shamli happened on May 10, 1857. It was part of a much larger uprising across India. This uprising aimed to end the rule of the East India Company. The Company was a British trading company that had gained control over large parts of India.
The Start of the Battle
Local leaders and people gathered in Thana Bhawan. This small town is in the Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It's about 120 kilometers from Delhi. They were led by Imdadullah Muhajir Makki. Their goal was to protest strongly against the Company's rule.
Who Fought in the Battle?
On one side were the local people and religious scholars (the Ulama). They were led by Imdadullah Muhajir Makki. On the other side was the East India Company army.
The Outcome of the Battle
The local leaders won the battle that day. They managed to set up their own government in the Shamli district. Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi became their chief commander. Rashid Ahmad Gangohi served as their judge (Qadi).
Changes in Control
However, the situation soon changed. One of their leaders, Muhammad Zamin, was killed. Also, Bahadur Shah Zafar, a major leader of the wider Indian uprising, was arrested. Because of these events, the Company's forces gained the upper hand. The Shamli district eventually fell back under British control. The town of Thana Bhawan was also heavily damaged by the Company's army.
