The Siege of Krishnapur

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:aftermath increased British control over India
gptkbp:casualties significant civilian casualties
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and films
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in documentaries
depicted in various media
analyzed in academic studies
portrayed in films
discussed in historical novels
gptkbp:date 1857
gptkbp:depicted_in novel ' The Siege of Krishnapur' by J. G. Farrell
gptkbp:duration approximately 5 months
gptkbp:historical_context a reflection of the socio-political climate of the time
an example of British imperialism
part of colonial India
viewed as a symbol of colonial resistance
gptkbp:historical_source eyewitness accounts
diaries of participants
military reports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Siege of Krishnapur
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:British_East_India_Company
Indian rebels
gptkbp:key_event the defense of the Residency
the fall of Krishnapur
the relief of the besieged
gptkbp:legacy commemorated in local history
inspired historical fiction
remains a topic of study in colonial history
influenced post-colonial narratives
shaped perceptions of the British Raj
gptkbp:location Krishnapur, India
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive siege tactics
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Henry_Lawrence
gptkbp:outcome British victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indian_Rebellion_of_1857
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Cawnpore
gptkb:Siege_of_Lucknow
Fall of Delhi
gptkbp:significance part of the larger conflict of the Sepoy Mutiny
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Graves
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4