The year 1857 was a unique moment of inspiration and awakening in India's history which evoked the soul of the nation to oppose alien rule. The revolt was a social revolution and yet also contained the seeds of political nationalism. Its emotional and ideological ramifications and reactions varied across regions, even among the so-called collaborators there was no uncritical or unconditional acceptance of colonial rulers. The revolt was thus a turning point in the evolution of the 'idea of India.' Looking at the overwhelming response to the first four volumes of 'Punjab of 1857' which covered present day Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Pakistan; we now present the next four volumes on the Bengal army which started the rebellion and also cover the rest of India under revolt during 1857-58. Our aim has been to make available, authenticated original sources for the interest of the general readers and also for scholars and researches so that they can undertake4 more in-depth studies on this subject of profound importance on this occasion of 150th year of celebration of this great event. These volumes we hope will be an asset to any library and a pride to any home. Moreover, they will form a much sought after, reasonably priced and well presented addition to the literature on this subject of immense importance. About Author : Aim of the Research Foundation is to prepare and also to provide every possible assistance in bringing out events and projects generally from primary and contemporary sources, personal correspondence and dispatches. This, we trust will make the book innovative, interesting and valuable for both general readers as well as specialists. They will be able to better understand, enjoy, examine and analyse the topic and draw their own conclusions on the subjects: The purpose is an attempt to promote and also encourage the objective, scientific, unbiased, wholistic and healthy trend in our fast developing publishing world.

Table of Contents:
Contents Preface List of Abbreviations 1. Proclamations 2. Letters 3. Dispatches