Great Sepoy Rebellion 1857 Collection

The late Earl Canning, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl Canning, 1862. Engraving from a photograph. Charles John Canning held the positions of Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Commissioner of Woods and Forests

The burial-ground at Lucknow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The burial-ground at Lucknow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph. View of the Burial-ground in the Bailey Guard'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, [Lucknow, India], 1864. Engraving of a photograph, of...the scene on Saturday, the 2nd of January

Design for the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Design for the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Stone cross...to commemorate the sufferings and death of those English men, women, and children, who perished during the siege of the Residency [in Lucknow

The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence

Indian rebel, Zahoor-ool-Hoosein, recently captured, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Indian rebel, Zahoor-ool-Hoosein, recently captured, 1862. Engraving from a photograph...taken at Poona by Lieutenant-Colonel I. D

Memorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Memorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. The cross, designed and constructed by Mr

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

Sketches of Native Life in India - Sepoy Encampment at Barrackpore, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of Native Life in India - Sepoy Encampment at Barrackpore, 1858. We are indebted to the sketch-book of Mr. Marshall Claxton for the...series of characteristic Sketches of a few of

Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858. We have recently had two interesting arrivals to the shores of England - the first

The 100th (Prince of Wales Royal Canadian) Regiment of the Line, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The 100th (Prince of Wales Royal Canadian) Regiment of the Line, 1858. We have recently had two interesting arrivals to the shores of England - the first

The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Creator: William Simpson
The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Russaldar Major Maun Sing, Sirdar Bahadoor...senior native officer of the 9th Bengal Cavalry...He served at

The Prince of Wales receiving the survivors of the Defence of Lucknow...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales receiving the survivors of the Defence of Lucknow, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. In order to give more effect to the ceremony of laying the stone

The Prince of Wales in India: group of survivors of the Defence of Lucknow...1876. Creator: W. H. O
The Prince of Wales in India: group of survivors of the Defence of Lucknow [1857], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Major-General Sir Edward Lugard, K.C.B. - from a photograph by Beard, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Major-General Sir Edward Lugard, K.C.B. - from a photograph by Beard, 1858. Sir Edward Lugard served in the Afghanistan campaign as Brigade-Major of the Fourth Brigade; in the Sutlej campaign as

Examining the Spy. Motif from the Indian Mutiny, after 1859. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
Examining the Spy. Motif from the Indian Mutiny, after 1859

House at Arrah Fortified against the Dinapore Mutineers - from a sketch by Major V. Eyre, 1857. Creator: Unknown
House at Arrah Fortified against the Dinapore Mutineers - from a sketch by Major V. Eyre, 1857. A lithograph of the house, from a sketch by Major V

Plan of the Attack on Delhi, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Attack on Delhi, 1857. Map of the city during the period of the Indian Mutiny, showing Ludlow Castle, the River Jumna, Custom House, and section of ditch and rampart

The Ex-Queen of Oude (Lucknow), 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Ex-Queen of Oude (Lucknow), 1857. Begum Hazrat Mahal was the second wife of Nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah, and the regent of Awadh

Colonel Inglis, the Commandant at Lucknow, and Mrs. Inglis and family, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Colonel Inglis, the Commandant at Lucknow, and Mrs. Inglis and family, 1857. Colonel Inglis entered the Army as Ensign in H.M.'s 32nd Regiment in August, 1833

Blowing Up the Cashmere Gate, (1902). Creator: Unknown
Blowing Up the Cashmere Gate, (1902). Scene from the Great Sepoy Rebellion (also known as the Indian Mutiny), 14 September 1857

The International Exhibition: the Outram Shield, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Outram Shield, exhibited by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. Testimonial manufactured by Messrs

Testimonial to the officers of the 78th Highlanders, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the officers of the 78th Highlanders, 1862. Mr. Turner, of New Bond-street, has just manufactured two pieces of plate, subscribed for by the inhabitants of Ross and Cromarty

Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862...."Honorary Truncheon" which is about to be sent out to India for presentation to her Majesty's 2nd Goorkah Rifles

The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: The Storming of the Cashmir Gate, Delhi, September 14, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period

Portrait of Sir Henry Havelock, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir Henry Havelock, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of Havelocks March, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of Havelocks March, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Bithoor, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Bithoor, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Affair at Aong, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Affair at Aong, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Affair at Pandoo Nuddee, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Affair at Pandoo Nuddee, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Futtehpore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Futtehpore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Captain Hodson Arresting the King of Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Captain Hodson Arresting the King of Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Nana Sahib, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Nana Sahib, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Entrenchment at Cawnpore, June, 1857, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Entrenchment at Cawnpore, June, 1857, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Lord Canning, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Lord Canning, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Sir Hope Grant, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir Hope Grant, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Gwalior, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Gwalior, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Lord Clyde, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Lord Clyde, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Sir James Outram, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir James Outram, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of Lucknow, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of Cawnpore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of Cawnpore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Scene at the Relief of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene at the Relief of Lucknow, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Colonel Vincent Eyre C. B. Bengal Artillery, The Hero of Arrah and Mrs Eyre
Colonel Vincent Eyre C.B. Bengal Artillery, " The Hero of Arrah" and Mrs Eyre, 1858-61

[Metcalfe House, Delhi], 1858-61. Creator: Jean Baptiste Oscar Mallitte
[Metcalfe House, Delhi], 1858-61

Suspension Bridge Over the Hindun River Destroyed by the Rebels in 1857, 1858-61

Kanpur Memorial, Kanpur, India, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Kanpur Memorial, Kanpur, India, 1860s-70s

The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: after the Relief of Lucknow... 1857, (1901). Creator: Samuel Begg
The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: Outram and Havelock meeting Roberts after the Relief of Lucknow, November 17, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period

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The Great Sepoy Rebellion of 1857 was a pivotal event in Indian history, marked by several harrowing incidents that forever changed the course of British rule on the subcontinent. One such incident was the Massacre in the boats off Cawnpore, where innocent lives were ruthlessly taken amidst chaos and bloodshed. The haunting image of Miss Wheeler defending herself against the Sepoys at Cawnpore serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit and courage displayed by individuals caught in this tumultuous time. Tragedy struck again with the Death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi, highlighting how even those who held positions of authority were not spared from the brutality unleashed during this rebellion. As tensions escalated, The New Year's Gift brought forth a sense of foreboding for what lay ahead in 1858. Amidst all these upheavals, figures like Sir Henry Havelock emerged as beacons of hope. A portrait captured him in c1891, showcasing his steadfastness and determination to restore order amidst chaos. His strategic prowess is evident through plans such as Havelock's March and battles like Bithoor and Futtehpore depicted on maps created by James Grant. However, it is important to acknowledge that both sides experienced losses during this conflict. The Storming of Cashmir Gate in Delhi on September 14th, 1857 stands as a reminder that violence begets violence regardless of allegiance or cause. In Captain Hodson Arresting the King of Delhi, we witness one man's attempt to bring an end to hostilities by apprehending a key figurehead involved in inciting rebellion. This act symbolizes how desperate measures were taken to quell unrest. The Great Sepoy Rebellion left an indelible mark on India's history - its scars still visible today. It serves as a stark reminder that conflicts rooted in oppression can erupt into cataclysmic events, forever altering the lives of those involved.