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Capture of King of Delhi
The King of Delhi seized by M. Hodson of Hodsons Horse
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1857 1858 Capture Delhi Hodson Hodsons Mutiny Pleading Seized Sepoy Uprising
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This striking image captures the pivotal moment of the Indian Mutiny of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, as M. Hodson of Hodsons Horse seizes the King of Delhi. The event took place on September 20, 1857, in Delhi, India, during the height of the uprising against the British East India Company's rule. The King of Delhi, Bahadur Shah II, is depicted in the photograph pleading for mercy as he is seized by Hodson on horseback. The king, dressed in traditional Indian attire, holds a white flag in one hand, a symbol of surrender, while his other hand is raised in a gesture of submission. Hodson, a British officer, wears a red coat, helmet, and holds a sword in one hand, exuding a sense of authority and determination. The Indian Mutiny, which began in Meerut in May 1857, was a widespread rebellion against the British East India Company's rule in India. The mutiny was sparked by the introduction of a new rifle cartridge, rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, which was considered sacrilegious by some Indian soldiers. The rebellion quickly spread to other parts of India, including Delhi, where Bahadur Shah II was proclaimed as the Emperor of India by the rebels. The capture of the King of Delhi was a significant turning point in the mutiny, as it marked the end of the rebellion in Delhi and the re-establishment of British rule in the city. The events of the mutiny had far-reaching consequences, leading to the dissolution of the East India Company's rule and the establishment of British Crown rule in India in 1858. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Indian history and the complex interplay of cultural, political, and military forces that shaped the subcontinent's future.
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