Hugh Rose
Also called: Sir Hugh Rose · Topic: The Revolt of 1857 · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
Sir Hugh Rose was a British general in the revolt of 1857–58. He led the British campaign in Central India in 1858. His forces took Jhansi and then Gwalior from the rebels, so he was the main British commander who fought Rani Lakshmibai and Tatia Tope. He later became Commander-in-Chief of the army in India.
Example
In 1858 Rose's forces took Jhansi. Rani Lakshmibai escaped and, with Tatia Tope, captured Gwalior fort. Rose followed them to Gwalior, where Lakshmibai died fighting on 18 June 1858. A British commander called her the "best and bravest of the rebels".
Don't confuse with
- Colin Campbell: Campbell commanded the relief of Lucknow and the reconquest of Awadh. Rose fought in Central India (Jhansi and Gwalior).
Related concepts
- Martial law of 1857
- Siege of Delhi 1857
- Siege of Lucknow
- Kanpur massacres 1857
- Government of India Act 1858
- Lord Canning
- Queen Victoria's Proclamation
- Peel Commission 1859
- Indian Councils Act 1861
- Indian High Courts Act 1861