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First relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 25th September 1857
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First relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 25th September 1857
First relief of Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny, 25th September 1857. Soldiers of a Highland Regiment entering the city. The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857. The mutiny had many underlying causes, but was sparked by the introduction of cartridges which were greased with animal fat. This outraged both Muslim and Hindu soldiers (sepoys), who made up the majority of the Indian army at the time. Although the mutiny was defeated in 1859, it led to the administration of India passing from the East India Company to the Crown. Lucknow itself was besieged by mutineers for 87 days from the outbreak of the mutiny until a column commanded by General Sir Henry Havelock broke through on 25th September 1857. Havelocks force was insufficient to break the siege however, and Lucknow was once again surrounded until finally relieved by another, larger force led by General Sir Colin Campbell on 25th November 1857
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the first relief of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny on 25th September 1857. As soldiers from a Highland Regiment enter the city, their determined expressions reveal the intensity of this major engagement against British rule in India. The Indian Mutiny was fueled by various factors, but it was ignited by the introduction of cartridges greased with animal fat, which deeply offended both Muslim and Hindu soldiers known as sepoys. These brave men formed the majority of the Indian army at that time and played a crucial role in this uprising. Lasting for an agonizing 87 days, Lucknow faced relentless siege by mutineers until General Sir Henry Havelock's column broke through on that fateful day. However, his forces were insufficient to fully break the siege, leaving Lucknow surrounded once again. It wasn't until another larger force led by General Sir Colin Campbell arrived on 25th November 1857 that Lucknow was finally relieved from its harrowing ordeal. Although defeated in 1859, this mutiny had far-reaching consequences as it prompted India's administration to pass from the East India Company to direct control under Crown rule. This remarkable photograph serves as a poignant reminder of those tumultuous times and pays tribute to all those who fought valiantly during one of India's most pivotal moments in history.
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