Cawnpore (Kanpur) Massacre

The Cawnpore Massacre, occurring in June 1857 during the Indian Rebellion against British rule, was a tragic incident in Kanpur (then Cawnpore). British forces and civilians were besieged by Indian rebels. After a brutal conflict, British troops and their families sought refuge in a makeshift outpost. When negotiations for safe passage failed, many were killed, with reports of atrocities. This event deepened the animosity between the British and Indians, marking a pivotal point in the rebellion. The massacre became a symbol of the violence and tragedy of colonial rule in India and influenced British responses to the uprising.