Alas, the king was captured by the British today.

Zafar Bahadur Shah being captured at the gates of the Tomb of Humayun. In the background is the Tomb of Humayun all draped in sadness.

Bahadur Shah was wearing a cloak, in his hands is a staff, he looked old and forlorn, Major Hodson in a red uniform is holding on to him and behind Hodson were two of his soldiers.

I still do not understand why they didn’t kill the King.

The stories that I heard said that General Wilson wanted him dead but since most of India is under the flame of rebellion, it would not be tactful to kill the king.

I understand that Zeenat Mahal, Prince Jawan Bakht and the king have been offered safety.