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1857 The Great Uprising

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Jama Masjid and Red Fort captured

September 29

I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news of the last few days. I wished things could be different!

When the Jama Masjid was captured the news spread that the Rebel camp was completely empty. Lieutenant Hudson took some riders and took possession of the camp. The rebels had left in such haste that they had left behind some of their clothes which were drying out on the washing lines.

All the sick and the injured found in the camp were murdered by Hodson and his men and a large quantity of clothes, bullets and ammunition was taken from the camp.

Here is a picture of the Lahore Gate from where Hudson and others entered the red fort.

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