Siege of Lucknow

BelligerentsEast India CompanyOudhCommanders and leaders Various commanders including:Strength 1,729 troops, rising to approx. 8,000 5,000 men, rising to approx. 30,000Casualties and losses 2,500 killed, wounded, missing Unknown

The siege of Lucknow was the prolonged defence of the British Residency within the city of Lucknow from rebel sepoys (Indian soldiers in the British East India Company's Army) during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. After two successive relief attempts had reached the city, the defenders and civilians were evacuated from the Residency, which was then abandoned.