S27E2 - 323. Indian Uprising 1857: The Rebels March On Delhi (Part 2)
Published: January 8, 2026
Duration: 53:11
How did the mutiny amongst sepoys –Indian soldiers– turn into a national crisis? What ultimatum did the rebels give the Mughal emperor when they reached the Red Fort in Delhi? Why did the British fail to see what was coming?
In Episode 2 of the series, William and Anita discuss how the rebel sepoys travelled along the Bridge of Boats to take the rebellion to Delhi.
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