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British forces finally defeat Rajab Ali Khan of Chittagong

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Revolt of Rajab Ali

Soldier of the Bengal Regiment

Rajab Ali Khan, also known as Havildar Rajab Ali, was a soldier of the Bengal Regiment who defected during the Sepoy Revolt of 1857. He commanded the rebels at Chittagong and was chased by British forces as far as Sylhet and Manipur.
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Chittagong

Second-largest city in Bangladesh

Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the second-largest city in Bangladesh. Home to the Port of Chittagong, it is the busiest port in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal. The city is also the business capital of Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of an eponymous division…
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January 9

Day of the year

January 9 is the ninth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 356 days remain until the end of the year.
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