The Indian Mutiny 1857-1859 Aftermath of the Siege of Lucknow. The ruins of the Temporary Officers' Mess at the British Residency in Lucknow. The British Residency became the last British point of defence in Lucknow and was besieged by Indian rebel forces from 2 July 1857 until its evacuation on 19 November. The posed figure on the far right stands in front of the room where the Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Sir Henry Lawrence was fatally wounded by shellfire on 2 July 1857 after organising the defence of Lucknow. He died on 4 July. British civilians, including women and children sheltered in th
The Indian Mutiny 1857-1859 Aftermath of the Siege of Lucknow. The ruins of the Temporary Officers' Mess at the British Residency in Lucknow. The British Residency became the last British point of defence in Lucknow and was besieged by Indian rebel forces from 2 July 1857 until its evacuation on 19 November. The posed figure on the far right stands in front of the room where the Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Sir Henry Lawrence was fatally wounded by shellfire on 2 July 1857 after organising the defence of Lucknow. He died on 4 July. British civilians, including women and children sheltered in the cellars during the long drawn out siege. British forces commanded by Sir Colin Campbell finally regained control of Lucknow on 21 March 1858.
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