The Battle of Chinhat was fought on June 29, 1857, between British forces and Indian rebels. The British were led by Sir Henry Lawrence. Many of Lawrence's soldiers betrayed him, and he was forced to retreat to Lucknow, which was then besieged. June 29 is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 185 days remaining. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence (June 28, 1806 - July 4, 1857) was a British soldier and statesman in British India, who died defending Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...