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About The Book: Letters Written During the Siege of Delhi by H. H. Greathed is a firsthand account of the events of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, focusing on the British siege and eventual recapture of Delhi. Written as personal letters, the book provides vivid, on-the-ground insights into military operations, hardships, and daily life during the conflict. Greathed’s perspective reflects that of a British officer, offering a valuable but colonial-era view of one of the rebellion’s most significant and brutal episodes. About The Author: H. H. Greathed (Henry Haversham Greathed, 1817–1857) was a British military officer in the Bengal Army of the East India Company. He is best known for his role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Indian Independence). As a key figure in the British military response, he participated in several important operations, including the Siege of Delhi. Greathed's letters and reports from this period have been used as valuable firsthand accounts of the conflict. The Title 'Letters Written During The Siege Of Delhi written/authored/edited by H. H. Greathed', published in the year 1858. The ISBN 9789371330329 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 326 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: