The taking of Kotah by Roberts would be of manifest importance as it re-established British prestige in Rajputana and enabled Sir Hugh Rose to continue his advance towards Kalpi. As no garrison would be left in Kotah, the Rajputana Field Force was now redistributed: Roberts returned to Nasirabad, and a portion of his force was sent to garrison Neemuch. He further detached Brigadier Smith to Sir Hugh Rose, with a column consisting of the 83rd Foot, a wing of the 72nd Highlanders, wings of the 12th and 13th Bombay Native Infantry, two squadrons of the 8th Hussars, two of the 1st Bombay Lancers and a siege train of six pieces. Kotah was left in the hands of the Maharao, and Sir Hugh Rose will enter the final stages of the campaign as he continues to Kalpi. However, the march would prove to be one of the worst his men would have to face. The summer months are fast approaching, and in the plains, the scorching sun and blistering winds will take a dreadful toll.

Lohari to Kalpi

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