Cawnpore

"Cawnpore" by George Otto Trevelyan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the events surrounding the violent upheaval at Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, focusing on the tensions between British colonial forces and local sepoy troops. Trevelyan's exploration is rich in details, particularly regarding the complexities of colonial power dynamics and human relationships in a time of growing unrest." "The opening of "Cawnpore" introduces the geographical and historical context of Cawnpore, emphasizing its significance as a military station and detailing the diverse population comprising British soldiers, civilians, and native troops. Trevelyan sets the stage for the looming crisis by discussing the uneasy state of relations between these groups, highlighting the underlying tensions festering among the sepoys. As the narrative unfolds, there are hints at unrest due to a combination of various grievances, including rumors about greased cartridges and other perceived insults to religious faiths, laying the groundwork for the insurrection that is to come." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir George Otto Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet, was a British statesman and author. In a ministerial career stretching almost 30 years, he was most notably twice Secretary for Scotland under William Ewart Gladstone and the Earl of Rosebery. He broke with Gladstone over the 1886 Irish Home Rule Bill, but after modifications were made to the bill he re-joined the Liberal Party shortly afterwards. Also a writer and historian, Trevelyan wrote his novel The Competition Wallah in around 1864, and The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay, his maternal uncle, in 1876.