Kolkata exhibition showcases rare images from 1857 uprising

A Kolkata-based exhibition is presenting rare engravings and photographs that chronicle the 1857 uprising against British rule. The display traces key moments from the rebellion, beginning with the Enfield cartridge controversy that sparked widespread discontent among Indian soldiers.

The exhibition documents the progression of the uprising through visual archives, culminating with the fall of Delhi. The rare images offer a historical perspective on one of India's earliest and most significant armed revolts against colonial rule.