1857

The book recounts the history and significant moments of the revolt of 1857. It has sixty-three visuals (full page) accompanied by descriptions. These cover events, individuals, and monuments related to the rebellion. Based on Campbell's A Narrative of the Indian Revolt from its Outbreak to the Capture of Lucknow, 1858, the volume selects illustrations concerned with people, leaders, symbols, monuments, and events of insurrection at various storm centers. Cross-checking this source material with other contemporary records, the editor also brings in valuable annotations where required. An introduction by S.P. Verma underlines the background and contours of the rebellion and put the visuals in their historical perspective.

Posing the greatest armed challenge to imperialism in the nineteenth century, 1857 is inscribed in Indian popular memory as the central signpost in the struggle against British domination. In the 150th year of the Uprising, this book takes us on a graphic historical journey of the revolt. Through rare contemporary paintings and gripping oral narratives, it brings alive the incidents, institutions, ideas, and individuals connected with event.