The Crisis In The Punjab: From The Tenth Of May Until The Fall Of Delhi (1858)

by A Punjab Employee

Book Overview

The Crisis in the Punjab: From the Tenth of May Until the Fall of Delhi (1858) is a historical account of the events that took place in the Punjab region during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The book is written by an anonymous author who identifies himself only as ""A Punjab Employee."" The book begins with a brief overview of the political and social conditions in the Punjab prior to the outbreak of the rebellion. It then goes on to describe the initial stages of the rebellion, including the mutiny of Indian soldiers in Meerut and the subsequent spread of the revolt to other parts of the country. The author focuses primarily on the impact of the rebellion on the Punjab region, which was strategically important due to its proximity to Delhi, the center of British power in India. He describes the efforts of British officials to maintain control of the region, including the deployment of troops and the imposition of martial law. The book also provides detailed accounts of several key battles and skirmishes that took place in the Punjab during the rebellion, including the Siege of Delhi and the Battle of Agra. The author offers his own analysis of these events and provides insights into the motivations and strategies of both the British and Indian forces. Overall, The Crisis in the Punjab is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It offers a detailed and insightful account of the events that took place in the Punjab region during this tumultuous period in Indian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120741807
• ISBN13: 9781120741806
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"