Second Relief of Lucknow

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Lucknow
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened British control in India
gptkbp:associated_with British Imperialism
Indian resistance movements
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Sir_Colin_Campbell
gptkbp:conflict Reinforcement of British positions
Disruption of rebel forces
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature and art
gptkbp:date November 16, 1857
gptkbp:depicted_in Historical novels
Films and documentaries
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Siege_of_Lucknow
gptkbp:historical_context Debates on military ethics
Varied perspectives on colonialism
Part of the larger Indian Rebellion against British rule
gptkbp:historical_debate Effectiveness of British military strategy
Moral implications of the relief operation
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of British resilience
Criticism of British tactics
Public support in Britain
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Second Relief of Lucknow
gptkbp:influenced_by Local uprisings against British rule
Previous military engagements in India
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:military_unit
Indian rebels
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Historical accounts and books
Memorials in Lucknow
gptkbp:legacy Influence on Indian nationalism
Impact on British colonial policy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lucknow,_India
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of artillery
Infantry assaults
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Havelock
gptkb:Major_General_Sir_James_Outram
gptkbp:outcome Relief of the besieged garrison
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indian_Rebellion_of_1857
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:First_Relief_of_Lucknow
gptkbp:primary_source Official correspondence
Military reports
Eyewitness accounts
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Siege_of_Cawnpore
gptkb:Battle_of_Kanpur
gptkb:Siege_of_Delhi
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Rescue of British forces besieged in the Residency
gptkbp:strategic_importance Secure supply lines
Control of Lucknow
Re-establish British authority