S27E7 - 328. Indian Uprising 1857: The Reign of Terror (Part 7)
Published: January 27, 2026
Duration: 48:17
How did the British finally break into Delhi during the 1857 Uprising? Why did a sudden solar eclipse change the fate of the siege overnight? Why is the British victory considered one of Delhi’s greatest tragedies?
In Episode 7 of the series, William and Anita discuss the bloody Siege of Delhi, the British assault which spelled the end of the Mughal Empire.
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