Revealed! The Bitter Siege of Lucknow in India 1857

The Siege of Lucknow 1857.

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For nearly 5 months during 1857 a British garrison of 1,500 troops and a similar number of civilians were surrounded by Indian rebels at the Residency at Lucknow.

This is the incredible story of a failed rescue, a rescue which ends up being besieged too, and finally their rescue by the general who commanded the "Thin Red Line" during the Crimean War.

En-route we meet the first civilian to be awarded the Victoria Cross and the first black man to receive the VC too.
And we also meet the sister of Lord Chelmsford of Zulu War fame!

All set against the backdrop of the great Indian revolt against British rule (sepoy mutiny) of 1857-58.

This is the story of the siege of Lucknow in 1857

Other videos in this series

1: Why the rebellion started

2: The Siege of Delhi

3: The Massacre at Cawnpore

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Causes of Indian rebellion
2:07 Lawrence
4:03 Battle of Chinhat
6:30 Siege of Lucknow P1
7:42 Col. John Inglis
10:13 Havelock's effort
11:16 Sir James Outram
13:41 Siege of Lucknow P2
17:00 Campbell's relief of Lucknow
22:15 Aftermath
24:11 The History Chap

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My name is Chris Green and I love to share stories from British history. Not just because they are interesting but because, good or bad, they have shaped the world we live in today.

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[misssis]

Time I learned a little more about this incident because it happens that one of my many Great-Grandfathers (whom incidently I share a birthday with) was on the relief march to Lucknow. He survived that having been at one point posted as wounded and missing, and then cholera in 1859, when an epidemic swept through the army. He eventually immigrated to New Zealand. He served over ten years in the British army, having enlisted at the end of 1851, and being discharged in 1862. He'd been posted to India in 1852. On his death it was noted he was an 'Imperial Pensioner' in his obituary.

[nett]

I find this history fascinating.
One of my great great grandfathers was Valpy Francis Thomas Turner.Commander of 3rd brigade Bengal Horse artillery at Lucknow.
My family history is amazing. Loved the research.

[jamesbishop]

Thanks Chris. Perfect start to the weekend. Thoroughly enjoying the Indian mutiny series.

[Jon.A.Scholt]

Been waiting all week for this one History Chap!
And thank you for uploading it right before my lunch break; no better way to spend a lunch break on a Friday!

[darrenmarsh]

What a riveting series of lectures.
If only we had a studio that were capable of producing a historically accurate television series that portrayed these campaigns.
Thankyou once again, I look forward to your next instalment.

[outpostraven]

Marvelous story telling. I never knew about the Canadian VC recipient. I was looking forward to hearing you relate the story of the Highlanders pipers. Hopefully you will be able to in another episode.

[Fatherofheroesandheroines]

No matter what people think the Indian mutiny had very complex reasons. The fact that not the whole of India rebelled shows this. What a fascinating time.

[jmc]

Great to hear more of this British/Indian history

[martinhogg]

Great story! Loving your series on the Mutiny. Fascinating and informative!

[crunch]

Fascinating the history of British India
With a lasting legacy not just cultural or architectural but I wonder how many know about the city of Abbottabad and how it got it’s name?
Great video 👍

[cameronbrown]

Yet another great video thanks for what you do When I lived in Coventry we used to go for a pint in a pub called the sir Colin Campbell

[husker]

Excellent episode Chris! Can't wait for the next one, sir. Proud to support your efforts!

[Naman...]

Hello sir ( Namaste in indian accent) that, s literally the best coverage of 1857 revolt, the way you articulate the things is just fascinating, i have request can you make some more informative lecture regarding Indian History especially of British Empire in india it, s pleasure if you will make 🫡✨🙂 by the way thank you so much i will share this lecture with my colleagues for better understanding about the revolt.

[srideep]

As someone who actually grew up in Lucknow...I never knew the intense of the Battle of Lucknow and the valor shown by the English in trying to hold off the position. As someone who was taught the one sided history while growing up; was never taught the immense details of the siege, how it became the Alamo for the English in India. My father worked in Chattar Manzil which was a palace turned into Academic Research Institute was very near to Residency... my schooling was done at a catholic boys school just near Shah junuf Mosque..All important landmarks during the Siege and thanks for educating us about Lucknow's Siege

[DarrenMarsh-kxhd]

This has been a brilliant series so far, well presented Mr Green.

[janlindtner]

Another well done Chris and looking forward to the next one👍

[rodeastell]

Part 4 and the hits keep on coming. Great video. Thank you.

[rtavan]

As an indian preparing for civil services exam your videos are very helpful.Thank you

[timec]

Well done Chris, another fascinating episode in this enthralling series. We wait with eager anticipation for the next.

[scholagladiatoria]

Absolutely superb presentation, well done!