The revolt had started on 10th May and by the end of June 1857, the British were able to regain control over Banaras and Allahabad. Kanpur was recaptured in July and Delhi in September. Bahadur Shah Zafar and his begum were captured and exiled to Rangoon where they died. Their three sons were murdered.
Lucknow was recaptured by 1858 and Jhansi also fell. Laxmibai escaped to Kalpi where she died during battle with the British.
