Siege of Jhansi
Rani Lakshmibai directs the defence of Jhansi as British forces begin their major siege of the city.
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1858 in India
Explore 22 historical events and records for India in 1858.
Historical records for India in 1858
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March
Abdication
The last Mughal ruler is deposed
Azamgarh Campaign
Kunwar Singh carries the rebellion into the Azamgarh region while conducting a mobile campaign against British forces.
April
Escape from Jhansi
Rani Lakshmibai escapes from Jhansi after British forces breach the city's defences.
Recapture of Jagdishpur
Kunwar Singh returns to Jagdishpur and defeats the British force sent against him shortly before his death.
Death of Kunwar Singh
Kunwar Singh dies at Jagdishpur after returning from a final campaign against British forces.
Alliance at Kalpi
Tatya Tope joins Rani Lakshmibai and other rebel leaders at Kalpi after the fall of Jhansi.
May
Battle of Koonch
Tatya Tope fights British forces at Koonch during the rebel campaign in Bundelkhand.
Battle of Kalpi
Rani Lakshmibai fights alongside other rebel forces at Kalpi before retreating toward Gwalior.
Resistance at Shahjahanpur
Ahmadullah Shah continues armed resistance around Shahjahanpur after the British recapture of Lucknow.
June
Battle of Kotah-ki-Serai
Rani Lakshmibai is killed fighting British forces near Kotah-ki-Serai during the struggle for Gwalior.
Capture of Gwalior
Rani Lakshmibai joins the rebel seizure of Gwalior, where resistance briefly gains a major fortress and arsenal.
Capture of Gwalior
Tatya Tope helps rebel forces seize Gwalior and restore Nana Sahib's authority in the captured city.
August
Guerrilla Campaign
After losing Gwalior, Tatya Tope conducts a mobile guerrilla campaign across Rajputana and central India.
Other events (month unknown)
British Raj
The defeat of the uprising leads to the end of East India Company rule and the establishment of direct Crown government.
Emperor of India
The title of "Emperor of India" is taken over by the British monarch, Victoria
Exile of Bahadur Shah II
After trial, Bahadur Shah II is deported to Rangoon, where he spends the remainder of his life in exile.
Mughal Dynasty
A formal end is declared to the Mughal Dynasty
Mughal Dynasty
The fall and exile of Bahadur Shah II mark the effective end of the Mughal imperial dynasty.
Rebellion of Rebels in Humayuns Tomb
After Delhi falls, Bahadur Shah II is captured near Humayun's Tomb and his sons are later killed by British forces.
Rebellion of suppression of the
The suppression of the uprising leads to direct British Crown rule over India from 1858.
Rule of India
The uprising ends East India Company government and brings India under direct rule of the British Crown.
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