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This is part 2 in my series on the Indian Rebellion against British rule in 1857 (sometimes called the Sepoy Mutiny or Indian Mutiny).

Having left their barracks in Meerut, the sepoys arrived at the ancient Mughal capital of Delhi. Greeted enthusiastically by many in the local population and in the court of the last Mughal emperor they took control of the city.

British forces arrived but were not strong enough to take the offensive so tried to place the city under siege.

Eventually in September 1857, the British stormed the city.

This episode tells that story.

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