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On the extreme right of General Outram’s position was the fort of Jellalabad, which was occupied by our troops, and formed a very strong post. It is almost surrounded with lakes and marshes, from which the markets of Lucknow are supplied with wild-fowl. The officers stationed here picked up a kind of punt, in which they used to make expeditions over these extensive sheets of water in search of game; and on more than one occasion an adventurous party have narrowly escaped falling into the hands of the enemy’s sowars, who rode into the shallow water, and pursued the flying sportsmen at a pace far superior to that at which their utmost exertions could propel the wretched old punt.
The fortress of Jalalabad was on the southern outskirts of Lucknow and built by Safdar Jang, Nawab of Avadh (1739-1753). Now in ruins, it was the scene of intense fighting in 1858, since it was part of the British line of defences of the city. General Outram's forces successfully faught back Indian rebels there in January and February 1858. As the British began to reverse the rebels' initial successes and regain control of Lucknow, their field of activity narrowed and Jalalabad Fort was abandoned, serving no further strategic function.
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.