J E W Inglis & Family
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J E W Inglis & Family
Sir John Eardley Wilmot INGLIS Military commander, in charge of the defence of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, with his family who were there too Date: 1814 - 1862
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1814 1862 Charge Defence Eardley Inglis Lucknow Mutiny Wilmot
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This evocative photograph captures Sir John Eardley Wilmot Inglis and his family during their residence in Lucknow, India, between the years 1814 and 1862. Sir John Eardley Wilmot Inglis (1804-1862) was a distinguished British military commander who played a pivotal role in the defense of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, a significant period of colonial history marked by widespread rebellion against the British East India Company's rule. The Indian Mutiny, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, erupted in 1857, and the city of Lucknow became a focal point of the conflict due to its strategic importance. Inglis, who was the Commander of the 1st Bengal Cavalry, led the defense of the city against the rebels, holding out for several months before the British forces were eventually relieved. This photograph, taken during a more peaceful time, shows Sir John Eardley Wilmot Inglis in civilian attire, seated with his wife and children on the steps of a grand colonial-style house. The serene expression on their faces and the idyllic setting belie the tumultuous events that would soon unfold. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of the British colonial elite in India during the 19th century, a time of great power and influence, as well as great danger and uncertainty. The Inglis family's story is a testament to the complex and multifaceted nature of colonial life, where the mundane and the momentous coexisted, and where the personal and the historical intersected in intriguing ways. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie beneath the broad strokes of history.
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