A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi With an Account of the Mutiny at Ferozepore in 1857

"A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi" by Charles John Griffiths is a historical record that vividly captures the tumultuous period of the Great Indian Rebellion of 1857 through the personal experiences of Lieutenant Griffiths of the 61st Regiment. The narrative thrusts readers into the heart of the Siege of Delhi, where a comparatively small group of British soldiers faced an overwhelming force amidst widespread chaos. Griffiths recounts the initial complacency and the swift unraveling of order as mutiny erupted in Meerut, setting the stage for a desperate battle for survival. Through his detailed observations and firsthand account, the story highlights the impending violence, the atmosphere of tension, and the emergence of unexpected heroism in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.