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The Relief of Lucknow - Leading the Sufferers to the British Camp, (1901). Creator: Unknown
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The Relief of Lucknow - Leading the Sufferers to the British Camp, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Relief of Lucknow - Leading the Sufferers to the British Camp, (1901). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857. The city was besieged by mutineers for 87 days from the outbreak of the mutiny until a British force arrived on 25th November 1857. After The Relief of Lucknow, a painting made c1869, in the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I. - To The End of the Indian Mutiny", by J. Maclaren Cobban. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
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The Relief of Lucknow - Leading the Sufferers to the British Camp, (1901)
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. This powerful print captures a significant moment in history - the relief of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The siege of Lucknow lasted for a grueling 87 days, with mutineers surrounding and terrorizing the city. However, hope arrived when a British force finally reached Lucknow on November 25th. In this image, we see Captain George Jones leading a group of suffering individuals towards safety in the British camp. Among them are women and children who have endured unimaginable hardships during the siege. Their expressions reveal both exhaustion and gratitude as they follow their rescuer. The photograph's black and white composition adds to its emotional impact, emphasizing the stark contrast between despair and salvation. It serves as a poignant reminder of Britain's colonial past and its complex relationship with India. The creator of this remarkable print remains unknown, but it is undoubtedly an important historical document that sheds light on one chapter of India's struggle for independence. Preserved within "The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts" published in 1901 by J. Maclaren Cobban, this image continues to resonate today as a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. As we reflect upon this photograph, let us remember those who suffered during these tumultuous times while also acknowledging our collective responsibility to learn from history and strive for justice and equality in our world today.
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