July 1857
Defence of Lucknow
Begum Hazrat Mahal becomes a central leader of resistance in Lucknow and supports the defence of Awadh against British forces.
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Begum Hazrat Mahal becomes a central leader of resistance in Lucknow and supports the defence of Awadh against British forces.
Begum Hazrat Mahal proclaims her son Birjis Qadr ruler of Awadh and governs in his name during the rebellion.
Uda Devi fights British troops during the assault on Sikandar Bagh in Lucknow and is killed in the battle.
Concludes a pact with Muslim leaders
Concludes a pact with Muslim leaders
Concludes a pact with Muslim leaders
Concludes a pact with Muslim leaders
Concludes a pact with Muslim leaders
The all-party Lucknow conference vote for dominion status for India
The all-party Lucknow conference vote for dominion status for India
Formulates a plan for the Dominion Status of India
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