Sepoy Mutiny Collection (#4)

Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabad in 1857, from The History
KW274753 Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabad in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Battery at Lucknow, the defenders on the lookout, from The History of the Indian Mutiny
KW274752 Battery at Lucknow, the defenders on the lookout, from The History of the Indian Mutiny (engraving) by English School

Attack of the mutineers on the Redan Battery at Luknow, 30th July 1857, from The
KW274749 Attack of the mutineers on the Redan Battery at Luknow, 30th July 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Dr Graham shot in his buggy by the Sealkote Mutineers in 1857, from The History
KW274748 Dr Graham shot in his buggy by the Sealkote Mutineers in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Attack on the Sealcote mutineers by General Nicholsons irregular cavalry in 1857
KW274747 Attack on the Sealcote mutineers by General Nicholsons irregular cavalry in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Colonel John Platt killed by the mutineers at Mhow, 1st July 1857, from The
KW274746 Colonel John Platt killed by the mutineers at Mhow, 1st July 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Capture of the King of Delhi by Captain Hodson, from The History of the Indian
KW274745 Capture of the King of Delhi by Captain Hodson, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Assault of Delhi and Capture of the Cashmere Gate on 14th September 1857, from The
KW274744 Assault of Delhi and Capture of the Cashmere Gate on 14th September 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Blowing up of the Cashmere Gate at Delhi, from The History of the Indian Mutiny
KW274743 Blowing up of the Cashmere Gate at Delhi, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Repelling a sortie before Delhi, from The History of the Indian Mutiny
KW274742 Repelling a sortie before Delhi, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Encounter bewteen Lieutenant Hills and a body of Sepoy Cavalry, from The History
KW274741 Encounter bewteen Lieutenant Hills and a body of Sepoy Cavalry, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Night Sortie and attack on baggage waggons, from The History of the Indian Mutiny
KW274740 Night Sortie and attack on baggage waggons, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Repulse of a sortie from Delhi, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858
KW274739 Repulse of a sortie from Delhi, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

INDIA: BRITISH RULE, 1858. The Accession of the Queen of India. Cartoon from Punch, 1858, on the transfer of Indian rule from the East India Company to the British Crown in the wake of the Sepoy

CARTOON: SEPOY MUTINY. The British Vengeance. After the Sepoy Mutiny of July 1857, the British lion attacks the Indian tiger, which has killed an English woman and infant

SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. The relief of Lucknow by General Sir Henry Havelock on 25 Spetember 1857 during the Sepoy Rebellion in India: contemporary English engraving

INDIA: SEPOY MUTINY, 1857. A Sepoy (native) regiment encampment in India: wood engraving from the time of the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857

INDIA: SEPOY MUTINY, 1857. The deaths of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi during the Sepoy Rebellion in India in 1857: contemporary English engraving

SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. The second relief of Lucknow by General Sir Colin Campbell on 17 November 1857 during the Sepoy Rebellion in India: contemporary English engraving

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock. Contemoprary English steel engraving

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Attack of the Mutineers on the Redan Battery at Lucknow. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. The relief of Lucknow by General Havelock. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Mutinous Sepoys dividing spoil. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Capture of the Guns by the Highlanders Before Cawnpore. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Mutineer Cavalry Attacking an Infantry Square at the Battle of Cawnpore. Steel engraving, English, 1859

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"The Sepoy Mutiny: Unleashing Chaos and Carnage in Colonial India" In the mid-19th century, a storm was brewing in colonial India that would forever change the course of history. Known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the Indian Mutiny, this violent uprising against British rule left an indelible mark on both sides. Baron Lawrence P_G03353_001, the then Viceroy of India, watched helplessly as tensions reached a boiling point. The Storming of the Cashmir Gate in Delhi on September 14, 1857 (1901) became a symbol of defiance and resistance against British oppression. The Death of Colonel Finnis at Meerut sent shockwaves through British ranks. Engravings from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 depicted Fugitive British officers and their families under attack by mutineers. The Massacre of English Officers and their wives at Jhansi further fueled anger and revenge. One haunting image captured by an albumen silver print showcased the aftermath within Lucknow's Secundra Bagh. Here, two thousand rebels met their demise at the hands of fierce Highlanders and Punjab Regiment soldiers - a testament to brutal retaliation. Capture of a gun at Banda illustrated how rebellion spread like wildfire across different regions. Meanwhile, engravings chronicled Massacres off Cawnpore - boats stained with blood as innocent lives were mercilessly taken away. Inside Secundra Bagh's walls lay another grim scene; black-and-white photographs revealed remnants after two thousand rebels fell victim to Britain's wrath unleashed by the 93rd Regiment of Foot. Blowing mutinous Sepoys from guns became not just punishment but also spectacle for those seeking retribution. These engravings from The History of the Indian Mutiny painted a vivid picture of brutality inflicted upon those who dared challenge imperial authority. Amidst this chaos, one man emerged as a symbol of British resilience.