Nana Sahib Collection

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]

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]

Reported Capture of the Nana Sahib (engraving)
1102696 Reported Capture of the Nana Sahib (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reported Capture of the Nana Sahib)

The Alleged Nana Sahib, arrested by the Maharajah of Scindia at Gwalior (engraving)
1053256 The Alleged Nana Sahib, arrested by the Maharajah of Scindia at Gwalior (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alleged Nana Sahib)

Nana Sahib (engraving)
655477 Nana Sahib (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nana Sahib. Illustration from The Peoples History of England (Cassell Petter & Galpin, c 1890)

General Havelocks attack on Nana Sahib at Futtypore, 1857, (c1860). Scene from the period of the Indian Mutiny. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume I

The Nana Sahib with his escort, c1860. Leaving Lucknow to meet the rebel force advancing from Malwa. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume III

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One of Nana Sahibs Palaces, Near Nassick

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"Nana Sahib: The Enigmatic Figure Behind the Cawnpore Massacre" In the annals of Indian history, few names evoke as much intrigue and horror as that of Nana Sahib. Known for his alleged involvement in the infamous Cawnpore Massacre during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Nana Sahib's legacy remains shrouded in mystery. The haunting engravings depicting the aftermath of the Cawnpore Massacre serve as a chilling reminder of this dark chapter. The memorials stand as solemn testaments to the lives lost and atrocities committed within those bloodstained walls. As we gaze upon these images, we are transported back to that fateful day when chaos reigned supreme. Amongst these depictions lies a portrait capturing Nana Sahib's face – a man whose role in this tragedy is still debated today. Was he truly responsible for orchestrating such brutality or merely an unwitting pawn caught up in larger political machinations? Further clues emerge from James Grant's intricate plans and illustrations. A glimpse into the court at Cawnpore reveals where this massacre unfolded, while another plan details an affair at Aong – perhaps shedding light on events leading up to that tragic day. Yet, even with all these visual cues, Nana Sahib himself remains elusive. Reports vary regarding his capture or escape; conflicting engravings depict contrasting versions of events. One engraving portrays him arrested by Maharajah Scindia at Gwalior, while another suggests he was never apprehended at all. General Havelock's attack on Futtypore serves as evidence of British retaliation against Nana Sahib's alleged crimes – a relentless pursuit fueled by vengeance and justice alike. Meanwhile, an image captures him alongside his escort - a fleeting glimpse into his life before infamy consumed him. As we delve deeper into history's recesses, questions arise about motivations and the true nature of Nana Sahib's involvement.