Mainpuri king Raja Tej Singh takes refuse at Farrukhbad

The column of British forces reached Mynpuree today.

The king, who has not been in the best of terms with the British, knew that they were coming and wisely decided to leave the fort. Unfortunately he also left about 2 Lakh Rs. in the treasury behind. I don’t know why didn’t he hide the money but I guess when one is forced to worry about the life and death, nothing else matters.

Raja Tej Singh has been an enigmatic character during the rebellion. He was the savior of British during the early part and then later put his weight behind the rebel forces.

His uncle Bhawani Singh has been a traitor and has never left the side of British. He also claims that the Mainpuree belongs to him.

In any event, today Tej Singh has fled to the nawab of Farrukhabad and British forces are occupying the fort for one more day.

At this rate, they will reach Cawnpore on 25th or 26th October.