In the midst of the Indian rebellion, British soldiers and civilians have been sheltering in and defending the city of Lucknow, while facing a siege from the rebel forces. It is temporarily relieved by a British force under Henry Havelock and James Outram, who bring help to the wounded.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Henry Havelock and James Outram temporarily relieve Lucknow". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18347, accessed 05 May 2024.]
