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Lucknow and Oude in the mutiny; a narrative and a study (1895) (14764070202)
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Title: Lucknow & Oude in the mutiny; a narrative and a study
Year: 1895 (1890s)
Authors: Innes, James John McLeod, 1830-1907
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Publisher: London A.D. Innes
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto
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I. PROCLAMATION TO THE PEOPLE OF OUDE ON ITS ANNEXATION, FEBRUARY 1856 314 VII. ON THE FEELING OF OUDE TO THE ENGLISH BEFORE ANNEXATION 316 VIII. CONCILIATORY TREATMENT OF PEOPLE ENJOINED ON THE ANNEXATION 317 IX. INSTRUCTIONS RESPECTING THE SETTLEMENT OF LAND REVENUE 317 X. LORD STANLEYS DESPATCH OF OCTOBER 13, 1858,REVIEWING THE TREATMENT OF OUDE AFTER THE ANNEXATION 318 XI. SIR HENRY LAWRENCES ESSAY OF 1843, FORECASTING THE EVENTS OF 1857 331 XII. TRANSLATION OF LETTER FROM RAJAH MAUN SINGH TO TALOOKDARS; JULY 20, 1857 334 XIII. PROCLAMATION, MARCH 1838 339 VIEWS, MAPS, AND PLANS THE MUTCHI BHOWN DIAGRAM FOR VIEWS OF RESIDENCY POSITION Views of Residency Position ; 1. BAILY GUARD ANGLE 2. RIVER FRONT 3. CHURCH ANGLE 4. COMMISSARIAT FRONT 5. GUBBINSS ANGLE 6. BRIGADE MESS FRONT 7. CAWNPORE BATTERY ANGLE 8. BAILY GUARD FRONT Frontispiece at p. 96 Maps: I. INDIA 2. OUDE 3. LUCKNOW (SKETCH) 4. DEFENSIVE POSITION 5. LUCKNOW : SHOWING ROUTES OF RELIEFS AND ATTACK ... To face p. at p. 340
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8oX<m&±nile J5- of Greenwich. \J.*A.K.Jdhnston.ZaiBbvir;h. fc Iimim. LUCKNOW AND OUDE IN THE MUTINY INTRODUCTION GENERAL SKETCH OF THE MUTINY CHAPTER I ITS ORIGIN THE great convulsion known as the Indian Mutinybroke out in May 1857, consequent directly on the excite-lent and ill-feeling engendered in the Bengal army bythe well-known cartridge incident. Any such military out-break would naturally cause much civil disturbance andfind numerous supporters outside the army, but the widerange and virulence of the general commotion that ensued\_/Were exceptional, and the rising was throughout markedby a variety of phases and by singular episodes, for whichthe disaffection of the troops and the cartridge incident donot, of themselves, adequately account. A reasonable ex-planation of them, however, is indispensable for a clearinsight into the subject, and fortunately it is readily foundon turning to antecedent events and circumstances, and tothe state of public feeling prevalent among
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Lucknow is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city has a long and rich history, having been founded in the late 18th century as the capital of the princely state of Awadh. It was a center of cultural and artistic excellence, and became known for its cuisine, poetry, and music. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Lucknow was a major center of the Indian independence movement, and it played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule. There are a few theories about the origins of the name "Lucknow." One theory is that the name is derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshmana," which means "marksmanship." Another theory is that the name is derived from the Hindi word "lakshman," which means "having the qualities of a hero." It is also possible that the name is derived from the Urdu word "lakhnau," which means "fort of Lakhna," where Lakhna was the name of the chieftain who founded the city. Ultimately, the exact etymology of the name "Lucknow" is not certain. Lucknow played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Independence. The rebellion was a major uprising against British rule in India, and it was sparked by a number of grievances, including the annexation of Awadh (the princely state of which Lucknow was the capital) by the British East India Company. During the rebellion, the city of Lucknow was the site of several significant battles and sieges. The most famous of these was the Siege of Lucknow, which took place in 1857 and was a major turning point in the rebellion. The rebellion was eventually put down by the British, but it had a lasting impact on India's struggle for independence and is considered a major event in Indian history.
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