Siege of Gwalior

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath consolidation of British rule in India
gptkbp:casualties high on both sides
gptkbp:commemoration memorials in India
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date 1857
gptkbp:defense rebels
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:has_enemies gptkb:British_forces
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:economic_exploitation
religious tensions
social reforms
British colonial expansion
political discontent
cultural suppression
land revenue policies
military grievances
impact of World War II on India
Indian social unrest
annexation policies
discontent among sepoys
impact of World War I on India
impact of the First Anglo-Sikh War
impact of the Great Famine of 1876-78
impact of the Indian National Congress formation
impact of the Quit India Movement
impact of the Second Anglo-Burmese War
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Tatya_Tope
gptkb:Nana_Sahib
gptkb:Birsa_Munda
gptkb:Mangal_Pandey
gptkb:Rani_of_Jhansi
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of resistance against colonial rule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Gwalior
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:British_East_India_Company
Indian rebels
gptkbp:legacy influenced Indian nationalism
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gwalior_Fort
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:General_Sir_Hugh_Rose
gptkb:General_Sir_Archibald_Campbell
gptkb:Rani_Lakshmibai
gptkb:General_Sir_Colin_Campbell
General Sir William Sleeman
gptkbp:military_strategy siege warfare
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:General_Hugh_Rose
gptkb:Rani_Lakshmibai
gptkbp:outcome capture of Gwalior Fort
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indian_Rebellion_of_1857
gptkbp:primary_source British military reports
Indian accounts
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Jhansi
gptkb:Battle_of_Kanpur
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance key event in the Indian Rebellion
gptkbp:strategy_used artillery bombardment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rani_Lakshmibai
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5