Plate 12, the shah nujeef
shah najaf is the tomb of the seventh nawab ghazi-ud-din-haidar, (1814-27). An imposing domed building set amid gardens, it was occupied by the indian rebels during the uprising of 1857, directly guarding the route to the governor's residency. Dodgson wrote: "[the rebels] defended with great resolution against a heavy cannonade of three hours; captain peel, commanding the naval brigade, bringing up his heavy guns within a few yards of the building to batter the massive stone walls. " at long last an old breach was found and the british troops poured in, ousting the indian rebels and securing the post. A plate from general views & special points of interest of the city of lucknow, from drawings made on the spot by lieut. Col. D. S. Dodgson, a. A. C. London: day & son, gate street, lincoln's inns fields. Lithographed title and 27 tinted lithographed views on 11 sheets, engraved plan at the end. Dedicated to lieut. Gen. The ho. Sir james outram, bart. G. C. B. Member of the supreme council of india, &c. &c. Item number: 27012. Object Type: print. Date: 1 September 1860. Place of creation: London. Dimensions: height: 37 cm (14.5 in); width: 56.3 cm (22.1 in) reference. Medium: lithograph. Collection: British Library. Plate 12, The Shah Nujeef (complete)
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