Cawnpore

/ ˌkɔːnˈpɔː; ˌkɔːnˈpʊə /

noun

In the tear-stained story of humanity there has never been aught to surpass the thrilling record of Cawnpore.

In a paroxysm of rage and fear, he gave the final order, and the Well of Cawnpore thereby attained its ghastly immortality.

It was one of these rebel detachments that passed the four fugitives from Cawnpore on the outskirts of Bunnee.

Not only were his despatches lost, but he was mistaken in believing that the Cawnpore garrison was overpowered.

Native rumors had brought the news of the massacre at Cawnpore, though the ghastly tragedy of the Well was yet to come.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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