Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_siege
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
establishment of direct British rule in India
dissolution of the British East India Company |
| gptkbp:casualties |
estimated 20,000 to 30,000
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_East_India_Company
Indian rebels |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
depicted in art
depicted in literature depicted in films commemorated in memorials studied in academic research |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Red_Fort
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
September 20, 1857
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the larger uprising against British rule
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
changes in British colonial policy
commemoration in Indian history influence on future uprisings rise of Indian nationalism increased British military presence in India |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Delhi (1857)
|
| gptkbp:key_event |
British reinforcements arrival
fall of the city retreat of rebel forces capture of Delhi execution of Bahadur Shah II |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
May 11, 1857
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a symbol of resistance
inspired future generations of leaders led to reforms in military strategy influenced Indian independence movement shaped British colonial attitudes |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Delhi
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
siege warfare
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Lal_Qila
gptkb:John_Nicholson gptkb:Bahadur_Shah_II |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Indian_Rebellion_of_1857
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:political_organization
eyewitness accounts newspaper articles military reports letters and diaries |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
marked a turning point in the Indian Rebellion
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
artillery bombardment
infantry assaults supply blockades |