A Narrative Of The Siege Of Delhi - Griffiths, Charles John
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A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi: With an Account of the Mutiny at Ferozepore in 1857 was written by Captain Charles Griffiths of the 61st regiment. The Great Indian Rebellion was an explosive period in the history of India. The bloodshed on the plains and cities of Hindostan was huge. A small group of Englishmen fought to hold the territory they had ruled for over 100 years. They fought against Hindoo and Mohammedan religious enemies who came together to fight the English. Griffiths gives a personal account of the events he witnessed during his time in India.

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A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi: With an Account of the Mutiny at Ferozepore in 1857 was written by Captain Charles Griffiths of the 61st regiment. The Great Indian Rebellion was an explosive period in the history of India. The bloodshed on the plains and cities of Hindostan was huge. A small group of Englishmen fought to hold the territory they had ruled for over 100 years. They fought against Hindoo and Mohammedan religious enemies who came together to fight the English. Griffiths gives a personal account of the events he witnessed during his time in India.
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Charles John Griffiths was an author known for chronicling historical military events, particularly drawing from firsthand experience. Born in the nineteenth century to parents whose names are not recorded, he gained recognition for his detailed account of a key episode in British colonial military history. His most notable work, A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi, captures vivid scenes of conflict, tension, and perseverance during a defining siege of the great Indian rebellion of 1857. While little is known about his personal life, family background, or broader career outside his writings, Griffiths s account provides a valuable window into the experiences of soldiers and officers during a turbulent era. His writing reflects a careful attention to military detail and an intent to preserve the memory of those who served. Though specific details about his upbringing, education, or later life are sparse, his work stands as a significant contribution to military literature. Today, historians and readers continue to consult Griffiths s narrative as an important primary source that offers insight into the military and colonial history of the British empire in South Asia.