3 Review(s)

About The Book: "The Story of Cawnpore" chronicles the Indian Mutiny of 1857, tracing its origins from suspicions of cartridge tampering to Mrs. Fraser's flight from Delhi and the Nana's involvement. Military preparations and the siege of Cawnpore are depicted, highlighting the dire conditions and defense strategies. Chapters explore the plight of women and children, individual heroism, surrender negotiations, and the grim aftermath. Subsequent events, including Havelock's mission to Lucknow and a second attack on Cawnpore, are detailed. The narrative intertwines personal experiences, interactions with locals, and contemplations on India's future, offering a comprehensive account of a pivotal moment in history. About The Author: General Sir Mowbray Thomson KCIE (1832–1917) was a British East India Company officer. Educated in England, he joined the 53rd Bengal Native Infantry in 1853. Thomson played a crucial role in defending Wheeler's Entrenchment during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. He wrote "The Story of Cawnpore". The Title 'The Story of Cawnpore written/authored/edited by Capt. Mowbray Thomson', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362089175 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 272 (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 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: