Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny

A veteran narrator provides a first-hand account of his regiment during the Indian Mutiny, tracing marches, halts, and everyday camp life. He sketches officers, enlisted men, and the colonel’s household through vignettes that mix humor, small kindnesses, and carelessness toward local camp followers. Incidents emphasize how routine discipline and social assumptions shape relationships and foreshadow greater conflict. The account balances lively anecdote with reflective observation, exploring loyalty, the human costs of military service, and the tense misunderstandings between occupying soldiers and the native population.