So Much has been written on 1857 uprising. The enclosed documents reveal detailed account of the rebellion in the Punjab. This might also help us to correct so many research formulations and sweeping generalizations made on the subject from time to time. In the 150 years to commemorate this great event. We present these volumes as our humble tribute to all those patriots who died so that country could awake to freedom. The year 1857 was a unique moment of inspiration and awakening in India’s history which evoked the soul of the nation to oppose alien rule. The revolt was a social revolution and yet also contained the seeds of political nationalism. Its emotional and ideological ramifications and reactions varied across regions, even among the so-called collaborators there was no uncritical or unconditional acceptance of colonial rulers. The revolt was thus a turning point in the evolution of the ‘idea of India.’ Looking at the overwhelming response to the first four volumes of ‘Punjab of 1857’ which covered present day Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Pakistan; we now present the next four volumes on the Bengal army which started the rebellion and also cover the rest of India under revolt during 1857-58. Our aim has been to make available, authenticated original sources for the interest of the general readers and also for scholars and researchers so that they can undertake more in-depth studies on this subject of profound importance on this occasion of 150th year of celebration of this great event. These volumes we hope will be an asset to any library and a pride to any home. Moreover, they will form a much sought after, reasonably priced and well presented addition to the literature on this subject of immense importance.
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