The Siege of Lucknow in the Sepoy Mutiny (1857)

The Siege of Lucknow lasted from May 30 to November 27, 1857, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Following the beginning of the conflict, the British garrison at Lucknow was quickly isolated and besieged. Holding out for over two months, this force was relieved in September. As the rebellion swelled, the combined British command at Lucknow was again besieged and required rescue from the new Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Sir Colin Campbell. This was achieved in late November after a bloody advance through the city. The defense of the garrison and the advance to relieve it were viewed as a show of British resolve to win the conflict. Background The capital city of the state of Oudh, which had been annexed by the British East India Company in 1856, Lucknow was the home of the British commissioner for the territory. When the initial commissioner proved inept, the veteran administrator Sir Henry Lawrence was appointed to the post. Taking over in the spring of 1857, he noticed a great deal of unrest among the Indian troops under his command. This unrest had been sweeping across India as sepoys began to resent the Companys suppression of their customs and religion. The situation came to head in May 1857 following the introduction of the Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle. The cartridges for the Enfield were believed to be greased with beef and pork fat. As the British musket drill called for soldiers to bite the cartridge as part of the loading process, the fat would violate the religions of both the Hindu and Muslim troops. On May 1, one of Lawrences regiments refused to bite the cartridge and was disarmed two days later. Widespread rebellion began on May 10 when troops at Meerut broke into open revolt. Learning of this, Lawrence gathered his loyal troops and began fortifying the Residency complex in Lucknow. Fast Facts: Siege of Lucknow Conflict: Indian Rebellion of 1857Dates: May 30 to November 27, 1857Armies Commanders:BritishSir Henry LawrenceMajor General Sir Henry HavelockBrigadier John InglisMajor General Sir James OutramLieutenant General Sir Colin Campbell1,729 rising to approx. 8,000 menRebelsVarious commanders5,000 rising to approx. 30,000 menCasualties:British: approx. 2,500 men killed, wounded, and missingRebels: Unknown First Siege Full-scale rebellion reached Lucknow on May 30 and Lawrence was compelled to use the British 32nd Regiment of Foot to drive the rebels from the city. Improving his defenses, Lawrence conducted a reconnaissance in force to the north on June 30, but was forced back to Lucknow after encountering a well-organized sepoy force at Chinat. Falling back to the Residency, Lawrences force of 855 British soldiers, 712 loyal sepoys, 153 civilian volunteers, and 1,280 non-combatants was besieged by the rebels. Comprising around sixty acres, the Residency defenses were centered on six buildings and four entrenched batteries. In preparing the defenses, British engineers had wanted to demolish the large number of palaces, mosques, and administrative buildings that surrounded the Residency, but Lawrence, not wishing to further anger the local populace, ordered them saved. As a result, they provided covered positions for rebel troops and artillery when attacks began on July 1. The next day Lawrence was mortally wounded by a shell fragment and died on July 4. Command devolved to Colonel Sir John Inglis of the 32nd Foot. Though the rebels possessed around 8,000 men, a lack of unified command prevented them from overwhelming Inglis troops. Havelock and Outram Arrive While Inglis kept the rebels at bay with frequent sorties and counterattacks, Major General Henry Havelock was making plans to relieve Lucknow. Having retaken Cawnpore 48 miles to the south, he intended to press on to Lucknow but lacked the men. Reinforced by Major General Sir James Outram, the two men began advancing on September 18. Reaching the Alambagh, a large, walled park four miles south of the Residency, five days later, Outram and Havelock ordered their baggage train to remain in its defenses and pressed on. Major General Sir James Outram. Public Domain Due to monsoon rains which had softened the ground, the two commanders were unable to flank the city and were forced to fight through its narrow streets. Advancing on September 25, they took heavy losses in storming a bridge over the Charbagh Canal. Pushing through the city, Outram wished to pause for the night after reaching the Machchhi Bhawan. Desiring to reach the Residency, Havelock lobbied for continuing the attack. This request was granted and the British stormed the final distance to the Residency, taking heavy losses in the process. Second Siege Making contact with Inglis, the garrison was relieved after 87 days. Though Outram had originally wished to evacuate Lucknow, the large numbers of casualties and non-combatants made this impossible. Expanding the defensive perimeter to include the palaces of Farhat Baksh and Chuttur Munzil, Outram elected to remain after a large stash of supplies was located. Rather than retreat in the face of the British success, rebel numbers grew and soon Outram and Havelock were under siege. Despite this, messengers, most notably Thomas H. Kavanagh, were able to reach the Alambagh and a semaphore system soon was established. While the siege continued, British forces were working to re-establish their control between Delhi and Cawnpore. Lieutenant General Sir Colin Campbell in 1855. Public Domain At Cawnpore, Major General James Hope Grant received orders from the new Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Sir Colin Campbell, to await his arrival before attempting to relieve Lucknow. Reaching Cawnpore on November 3, Campbell, a veteran of the Battle of Balaclava, moved towards the Alambagh with 3,500 infantry, 600 cavalry, and 42 guns. Outside Lucknow, rebel forces had swelled to between 30,000 and 60,000 men, but still lacked a unified leadership to direct their activities. To tighten their lines, the rebels flooded the Charbagh Canal from the Dilkuska Bridge to the Charbagh Bridge (Map). Campbell Attacks Using information provided by Kavanagh, Campbell planned to attack the city from the east with the goal of crossing the canal near the Gomti River. Moving out on November 15, his men drove rebels from Dilkuska Park and advanced on a school known as La Martiniere. Taking the school by noon, the British repelled rebel counterattacks and paused to allow their supply train to catch up to the advance. The next morning, Campbell found that the canal was dry due to the flooding between the bridges. Interior of the Secundra Bagh after Campbells attack in November 1857. Public Domain Crossing, his men fought a bitter battle for the Secundra Bagh and then the Shah Najaf. Moving forward, Campbell made his headquarters in the Shah Najaf around nightfall. With Campbells approach, Outram and Havelock opened a gap in their defenses to meet their relief. After Campbells men stormed the Moti Mahal, contact was made with Residency and the siege ended. The rebels continued to resist from several nearby positions, but were cleared out by British troops. Aftermath The sieges and reliefs of Lucknow cost the British around 2,500 killed, wounded, and missing while rebel losses are not known. Though Outram and Havelock wished to clear the city, Campbell elected to evacuate as other rebel forces were threatening Cawnpore. While British artillery bombarded the nearby Kaisarbagh, the non-combatants were removed to Dilkuska Park and then on to Cawnpore. To hold the area, Outram was left at the easily held Alambagh with 4,000 men. The fighting at Lucknow was seen as a test of British resolve and the final day of the second relief produced more Victoria Cross winners (24) than any other single day. Lucknow was retaken by Campbell the following March.

The Allegory Of The Cave, By M. Scott Peck Essay - 1592 Words

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Oedipus The King And The Moor Of Venice - 1294 Words

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Theory and Practice of Change Management System

Question: Discuss about the Theory and Practice of Change Management System. Answer: Introduction Change in the management refers to tools, process, and techniques to manage people to achieve high productivity and high return on investment. Therefore, when managers are introducing the management in the organization, they will impact on the system, processes, structure of the organization and job specification. Management change takes place in an organization to improve the quality of its products so as to boost its returns[1]. The changing global market trends lead to directors changing their management to make the products fit in world trade standards[2]. New technological advances and stiff competition motivate various changes in the organization. About research, the secondary sources of the information were books. The problem can arise due to the distortion of the information from different authors. Change management requires human resources management, corporate development, and project and quality management. Lewins 3 stage model of change It is hard for the workers in an organization to accept change. Therefore, the manager needs to communicate the benefits of change to the employees. It shows the necessity of change and how it benefits the organization in growing and improving production. Managers should elaborate the current state and level of organization; old methods and strategies and processes, Organization structures and their way of perceptions[3]. The change enables an organization to have a competitive advantage over the competitor. Showing the necessary of the modification make the firms competent and fit into the right market segment[4]. Managers should use the right channel of communication when dealing with the workers to avoid resistance to the change. Changing is the process of moving or transiting from old methods and implementing new change. It occurs after a thorough examination of employees and inducing the need of change in their attitudes[5]. Employees work with fear and doubts when working toward improving productivity. In the process, people change behaviors and way of thinking towards learning new methods and processes. Processes prepare them psychologically and get ready for the change and making it easier to complete. During this time, there is embracing of change in teamwork. Education and communication process is critical to the employees to make them familiar with the change in management. The process requires proper planning and constant reminding of employees on how they benefit from the change. At this stage, there is solidification and stabilization of the new change. The new culture makes adoption of new methods, strategies, processes, goals and structures. This stage is critical to employers in making sure that employees do not get back to their old ways. Consequently, maintains the new order in workers mentality, thinking, and attitudes. Through factors such as motivation, promotion and keeping the promises increases the morale towards productivity. Positive rewards and acknowledgment of individual efforts maintain new state since there is a possibility of getting back to older methods[6]. Ignoring Refreezing state increases chances of reverting to old ways. About the implementation of change, some other factors should be in place; planning where there is putting objectives goals and processes in place. Another worth noting point is the performance which entails executing the plans and process to produce a quality product. Finally, is the checking where one studies the loyal customers and their respective market segment to provide them with their tastes and preferences. Force field analysis The study helps in the analysis of the factors that ensures the smooth completion of the changes. Such factors include traditions, values, resources, desires, regulations and needs.[7] Therefore, managers should frame the restraining factors and driving forces to accomplish change. First, the managers should analyze the current situation of the company and the problems causing its progression. The defining of the objectives of the change is crucial[8]. Identifying the driving forces and their inter-relationship is essential. Identification of the restraining force is necessary so that manager can know the pressure resisting the change in management. Finally is the identification of the change strategy[9]. Therefore, change can occur due to the reduction in restraint stress, strengthen the driving forces or add new driving factors. The progressive management change takes place when the organization's directors or managers considers their long lasting employees, by promoting them to high ranks in management[10]. It is hard for the change to take place where body contravenes the organization culture. When the senior management gives high positions to new recruits; leaves the experienced, loyal workers at low levels. Basing on our argument on InsureCo, appointing Gary and leaving Steve brings complications in the work performance. Problems arise when Steve and Allan work hard knowing that they will get the promotion to senior management level. The management style of Gary shows that he is unable to implement change. Steve and Allan work hard to assist Gary in the implementation of change, but the outcome is poor. Competition in market segment Technology Desire for the growth by the organization Government regulations Need to improve new process Recommenations Employees training and development: before the introduction of the change, managers should train employee to deliver in producing quality product and services New technology: managers should use the correct business innovation model so as to determine the current and future state of the organization. Additionally; the employees should get the best training and development to increase the productivity. Competition: an organization should research on the competitors strength and weakness, their market share, and the customer's preferences. In a case of the new entrant to the market segment, organizations should check the product brand and development of competitor. Conclusion Clearly, for the team to accomplish change, personnel are necessary irrespective of advancing in the technology. Therefore, managing people attitude and perception are also important so as to make change implementation useful. Management change is vital for improving the organization's products quality, improving planning and strategies. Considering all the factors of employees for maximum production and companys goals achievement is vital. Employees acknowledgment and appreciation are of high value to achieve the production efficiency with minimum supervision. Managers should accommodate an employee in case of a mistake when implementing change. Leaders should build and not be judgmental on ideas too quick and early. Managers should be open-minded when it comes to new ideas and protect the ideas and suggestion in case of critics. References Chaffey, Dave, and Gareth White. Business information management: improving performance using information systems. Pearson Education, 2010. Cummings, Thomas G., and Christopher G. Worley. Organization development and change. Cengage learning, 2014. Hayes, John. The theory and practice of change management. Palgrave Macmillan, 2014. Paton, Robert A., and James McCalman. Change management: A guide to effective implementation. Sage, 2008. Pugh, Lyndon. Change management in information services. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, Taylor Francis Group, 2016. Scheer, August-Wilhelm. Business process change management: ARIS in practice ; with 11 tables. Berlin: Springer, 2010. Thompson, John L., and Frank Martin. Strategic management: awareness change. Cengage Learning EMEA, 2010. Turner, J. Rodney. The handbook of project-based management. Vol. 92. New York, NY: McGraw-hill, 2014.

Shakespeare makes very interesting in act 1 scene 5 Essay Example For Students

Shakespeare makes very interesting in act 1 scene 5 Essay Shakespeare makes very interesting in act 1 scene 5 the importance of this scene is that two lovers take their life. the two lovers meet on the party that was held by Capulet. (Paris a kinsman of the prince) Paris is anxious to marry Capulet daughter Juliet, and Capulet favor this union, as it will give his family more power in the city but Capulet say (she hath not seen the change of fourteen years let two more summer wither in their pride ere we may think her ripe to be a bride) Capulet say to Paris that Juliet is not yet fourteen and he ask Paris to wait two years. He assures Paris that he will be the first suitor and invites him to the masquerade feast he is holding that night, where he can start his wooing to Juliet.capulat entrust a servant, peter, to deal with the invitations to the party but he unfortunately cannot read, and taking advantage of this situation, Romeo and benvolio (Montagues) obtain invitation in the party. (Romeo we learn is lovesick) seen outside the city in a lovesick state over Rosaline. Romeo who is melancholy as his love for Rosaline has not been returned. (At this same ancient feast of Capulet sups the fair Rosaline, whom thou so loves, with all the admired beauties of Verona.)Benvelio advised Romeo that this will be good opportunities for him to compare the Juliet to others women in the Verona. Romeo, benveleos and mercutio decided to turn up in the party. All of them wear the mask. The nurse tells a long story concerning Juliet as a child but lady Capulet trying to stop nurse, and she continues, causing embarrassment to Juliet. Lady Capulet wishes to obtain Juliets view on marriage, which replies that she has not given the subject any thought. this questioning is prompted by the fact that lady Capulet was the same age that Juliet is now when she gave birth and she ask Juliet that she happy to Paris love but the Juliet say (ill look to like, if looking liking move,)she will look out paris at the party to see if she might love him. in the hall of Capulet house where the party is in full flow with servants working very hard providing food and drink for the guest. the servant was working on their own without asking anyone 1st servant say to second servant that-: Away with the joint-stools, remove the court-cupboard, look to the plate. Good thou, save me a piece of march pane; and, as thou lovest me, let the porter let in Susan Grindstone and Nell. Antony and Potpan! Its mean that take awa the stools and cupboard and take care of the silverware,save me some of the desert,and let the butler send in susan grindstone,nall antony and potpan On the other side capulat ask gentleman to dance Welcome, gentlemen! ladies that have their toes Unplagued with corns will have a bout with you. Ah ha, my mistresses! which of you all Will now deny to dance? she that makes dainty, She, Ill swear, hath corns; am I come near ye now? Welcome, gentlemen! I have seen the day That I have worn a visor and could tell A whispering tale in a fair ladys ear, Such as would please: tis gone, tis gone, tis gone: You are welcome, gentlemen! come, musicians, play. A hall, a hall! give room! and foot it, girls. Music plays, and they dance More light, you knaves; and turn the tables up, And quench the fire, the room is grown too hot. .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 , .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .postImageUrl , .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .centered-text-area { min-height: 80px; position: relative; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 , .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117:hover , .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117:visited , .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117:active { border:0!important; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .clearfix:after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #95A5A6; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117:active , .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #2C3E50; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .centered-text-area { width: 100%; position: relative ; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #2980B9; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .postTitle { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .ctaButton { background-color: #7F8C8D!important; color: #2980B9; border: none; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; moz-border-radius: 3px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; width: 80px; min-height: 80px; background: url(https://artscolumbia.org/wp-content/plugins/intelly-related-posts/assets/images/simple-arrow.png)no-repeat; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117:hover .ctaButton { background-color: #34495E!important; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .centered-text { display: table; height: 80px; padding-left : 18px; top: 0; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117 .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0; padding-right: 108px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .u76e1fe5e9ec678af861c898562c60117:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } READ: Dramatic Methods EssayAh, sirrah, this unlookd-for sport comes well. Nay, sit, nay, sit, good cousin Capulet; For you and I are past our dancing days: How long ist now since last yourself and I Were in a mask? Its mean that welcome gentleman. The girls who are not married yet will dance with you Capulet say to women to dont shy and dance with man. Any women who wont dance with man must be an old lady with corns on her feet. Come on welcome gentleman start the music clear off the dance floor and go to it, girls turn the light up and put out the fire before it gets too hot. Shakespeare makes very interesting and exciting to audience to watch on this scene Capulet was talking to himself Nay, sit, nay, sit, good cousin Capulet; For you and I are past our dancing days: How long isnt now since last yourself and I Were in a mask? Byr lady, thirty years. Its mean that You and I are a little too old for this. When was the last time I saw you dancing in a mask, Cousin Capuletand then his self reply (I swear its been thirty years)on this scene capulat was making a jokes to make his party intrestiong and exciting from other parties.on the other side rpmeo sees Juliet but he dont know that who is she he ask servant that whos that girl over there but servant reply he dont know.when he sees Juliet he felt in Juliet love he praises her with poetic language,which we have not yet heard from young romeo.he use similes to describe her beauty O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiopes ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear! So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows, As yonder lady oer her fellows shows. The measure done, Ill watch her place of stand, And, touching hers, make blessed my rude hand. Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I neer saw true beauty till this night. Its mean that Juliet is like a beautiful diamond on black velvet she is too beautiful to balong on earth.shes like a beautiful dove among a bunch of old crows. When this dance is over, Ill watch where she stands, and see if I cant at least touch her hand. I swear, Ive never been in love before, for I never saw true beauty until tonight.the audience would quickly understand that romeo is in love with Juliet and that every word he speaks in straight from the heart.he immediately realizes that he did not truly love Rosaline, Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I neer saw true beauty till this night Romeo has decided even without talking to Juliet. she is his true love and he does not need to search longer he declared his love for Juliet in the part of the play Romeo falls in love at first sight with the beautiful Juliet expressing his inner feelings in a soliloquy. this in in direct comparison with the earlier jovial and lighthearted with lord capulat.romeo soliloquy is dominated by his devotion and admiration for Juliet (, `o she doth teach the torches to burn bright?) There is much slower pace in this section as Shakespeare has used the sonnet from with rhyming couplets to emphasis the love and romantic nature of the scene, within the sonnet he uses many contrast to highlight Romeos obsession with Juliet: So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows, As yonder lady oer her fellows shows Romeo is in a total world of his own, enraptured by the stunning beauty of Juliet. this creates a romantic but also dangerous mood in the scene as the audiences watch with anticipation and ask will they be caught? .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a , .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .postImageUrl , .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .centered-text-area { min-height: 80px; position: relative; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a , .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a:hover , .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a:visited , .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a:active { border:0!important; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .clearfix:after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #95A5A6; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a:active , .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #2C3E50; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .centered-text-area { width: 100%; position: relative ; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #2980B9; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .postTitle { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .ctaButton { background-color: #7F8C8D!important; color: #2980B9; border: none; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; moz-border-radius: 3px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; width: 80px; min-height: 80px; background: url(https://artscolumbia.org/wp-content/plugins/intelly-related-posts/assets/images/simple-arrow.png)no-repeat; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a:hover .ctaButton { background-color: #34495E!important; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .centered-text { display: table; height: 80px; padding-left : 18px; top: 0; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0; padding-right: 108px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .ua2c75d38d1f53e578e85f8cc74a58a6a:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } READ: The idea of Monsters and Monstrosity in Frankenstein EssayRomeo has fallen in love with Juliet,benvolio`splan has worked,benveleos plan was to get romeo to experience other beuties or compare other women to Rosaline. I find this hard to believe that romeo could instantly fall in love with Juliet by her looks alone.even harder to believe,is that if he was truly in love with Rosaline,he wouldnt have been able to drop her like a bad habit and go looking for a new girlfriend the same night.if he were truly in love with Rosaline,he would have been crushed,torn a distraught over their breakup and wouldnt have gone out looking for other girls. Romeo was in love with being in love,he had to have a girlfriend who he could say meant the world to him