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From The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Volume 1

Delhi before the siege of 1857
A bird's eye view of Delhi in 1857. The four-volume history is by J. Maclaren Cobban. Click here for a picture of Chandni Chowk market.

Delhi from the River Yamuna
Delhi in the early 1850s, through English eyes.

Siege train
The advance of the siege train to Delhi: The rebellion of 1857 is crushed.

Roberts at Delhi
Lieutenant Roberts saving his battery under the walls of Delhi. See also Portrait of Roberts in 1851 or 1852.

Fighting in Delhi streets
Brigadier-General John Nicholson (inset) leading the attack through Delhi streets. He later died of wounds.