Celebrating 250 years of Lucknow’s legacy: The siege of 1857 and story of Awadh uprising

Awadh’s loyalists, angered by the dethronement of their popular Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, launched a fierce resistance against the British in 1857. This uprising, fueled by deep loyalty, transformed Lucknow into a battlefield. Despite initial rebel victories and a prolonged siege, the British eventually quelled the rebellion, but Awadh’s brave stand etched a glorious chapter in history.