Failure of Great Indian Revolt of 1857 and Its Causes

John Lawrence was the administrator of the Punjab at the time of the fall of Delhi. He applied tact and kept the Punjab calm. As a result the Sikh regiment remained completely aloof. Bombay presidency also remained calm. The Nizam of Hyderabad, the Bengum of Bhopal, the King of Nepal and the Maratha leader Sindhia extended their helping hands to [...]