The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown

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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. The name of the young hero, Salkeld, of the Engineers, who fixed and fired the charge which blew in the gate, will be ever memorable in connection with this daring and brave achievement'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

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This evocative engraving, taken from an original sketch, captures the thrilling moment of the storming of Delhi's Cashmere Gate by the British troops during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The name of the young hero, Philip Salkeld, of the Royal Engineers, who prepared and detonated the charge that breached the gate, is forever etched in history for his daring and valiant actions. The scene unfolds before us, with soldiers in their military uniforms, armed with bayonets, charging towards the city walls. The chaos and intensity of the moment are palpable, with smoke rising from the explosion and the sound of gunfire echoing through the air. The city of Delhi, a key stronghold during the Great Sepoy Rebellion against the East India Company's rule in India, is depicted as a bustling metropolis with its impressive city gates and crowded streets. The engraving, published in the Illustrated London News in 1857, serves as a testament to the bravery and determination of the British Army during this pivotal moment in the history of the British Raj in India.

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