Sepoy Rebellion Collection

General Wheelers Entrenchment at Cawnpore (b / w photo)
NAM310740 General Wheelers Entrenchment at Cawnpore (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

A Group of Sikh Officers and Men, 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM261100 A Group of Sikh Officers and Men, 1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum

Major General Sir Henry Havelock (engraving)
811050 Major General Sir Henry Havelock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major General Sir Henry Havelock. Engraving by Edward Stodart)

The Battle of Ferozeshah, 1845 (colour litho)
PNP314592 The Battle of Ferozeshah, 1845 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, from The History of the Indian Mutiny
KW274722 Death of Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858)

The Battle of Ferozeshah (engraving)
XJF324337 The Battle of Ferozeshah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Ferozeshah was fought in 1845 between the British and the Sikhs)

Miss Wheeler defending herself against Sepoys at Cawnpore in 1857, from The
KW274735 Miss Wheeler defending herself against Sepoys at Cawnpore in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Capture of the guns by the Highlanders before Cawnpore in 1857, from The History
KW274734 Capture of the guns by the Highlanders before Cawnpore in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Mutineer cavalry attacking an infantry square at the Battle of Cawnpore in 1857
KW274733 Mutineer cavalry attacking an infantry square at the Battle of Cawnpore in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Mutinous Sepoys dividing spoils, from The History of the Indian Mutiny
KW274729 Mutinous Sepoys dividing spoils, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Fugitive officers with their families concealing themselves in purple, from The
KW274726 Fugitive officers with their families concealing themselves in purple, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Outlying picket of the Highland Brigade at Benares, from The History of the
KW274724 Outlying picket of the Highland Brigade at Benares, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Death of Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, from The History of the Indian Mutiny
KW274764 Death of Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1868 (engraving) by English School

Conflict with the Ghazees before Bareilly on 6th May 1858, from The History
KW274763 Conflict with the Ghazees before Bareilly on 6th May 1858, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Death of Brigadier Adrian Hope in the attack on the Fort of Roodmow, 15th April 1858
KW274762 Death of Brigadier Adrian Hope in the attack on the Fort of Roodmow, 15th April 1858, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Defeat of the Peishwas army before Jhansi by General Rose on 1st April 1858
KW274761 Defeat of the Peishwas army before Jhansi by General Rose on 1st April 1858, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from mutineers, from The History of the
KW274760 Sikh troops dividing the spoil taken from mutineers, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

The Times Correspondent looking on at the sacking of the Kaiser Bach after the Capture
KW274759 The Times Correspondent looking on at the sacking of the Kaiser Bach after the Capture of Lucknow on 15th March 1858 (engraving) by English School

Havelocks column attacking the mutineers before Cawnpore, from The History of
KW274758 Havelocks column attacking the mutineers before Cawnpore, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Disarming the 11th Irregular Cavalry at Berhampore in 1857, from The History
KW274757 Disarming the 11th Irregular Cavalry at Berhampore in 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, 25th September 1857, from The History
KW274754 The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, 25th September 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

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: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. British troops firing at Indian mutineers during the Sepoy Rebellion, 1857. Lithograph by George Francklin Atkinson, c1857

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. The British assault on Indian mutineers at Delhi, India, 14 September 1857. Line engraving from Charles Balls History of the Indian Mutiny, 1859

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

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Brirish Royal Horse Artillery charge against unmounted natives near Allahbad, India, during the Sepoy Rebellion, 1857. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny, was a tumultuous and tragic chapter in India's history. It was marked by numerous incidents that forever changed the course of British rule on the subcontinent. One such incident was the death of Colonel Finnis at Meerut. The engraving depicting this event captures the chaos and violence that erupted during the rebellion. Fugitive British officers and their families were mercilessly attacked by mutineers, as shown in another haunting engraving from 1858. These images serve as a stark reminder of the brutality faced by those caught in the midst of this uprising. Jhansi became infamous for its massacre of English officers and their wives. The chilling depiction in an engraving published in 1858 showcases both courage and tragedy intertwined within one scene. Similarly, a gun captured at Banda symbolizes not only military victories but also serves as a testament to the relentless struggle between colonial powers and indigenous forces. Perhaps one of the most harrowing events during this period occurred at Cawnpore. The massacre there left an indelible mark on history, with innocent lives lost amidst unspeakable acts of violence against women and children. Engravings from "The History of Indian Mutiny" capture these horrifying moments vividly. However, it is important to note that resistance against British rule was not limited to violent means alone; some sepoy soldiers fought alongside Sikh officers who remained loyal to their cause despite immense pressure. A black-and-white photograph featuring a group of Sikh officers and men stands as a testament to unity amidst turmoil. Key figures emerged during this turbulent time - Major General Sir Henry Havelock being one such individual whose leadership played a crucial role in shaping events on both sides. His portrait engraved with admiration reflects his significance within this historical narrative. Furthermore, battles like Ferozeshah showcased fierce fighting between opposing forces long before the outbreak of rebellion.