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History Today: When the Napoleon era ended with Battle of Waterloo loss
One of the greatest military strategists, Napoleon Bonaparte, fought and lost at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. This marked the end of the Napoleonic era in European history. On this day in 1858, Rani Lakshmibai, the valiant Queen of Jhansi, died while fighting against British soldiers near Gwalior read more One of the most important battles in Europe was fought on June 18, 1815. The day saw French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte lose to the Duke of Wellington in the Battle of Waterloo, thus, effectively bringing an end to the Napoleonic era in European history. If you are a history geek who loves to learn about important events from the past, Firstpost Explainers' ongoing series, History Today will be your one-stop destination to explore key events. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In 1858, Queen of Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai died while battling British forces near Gwalior. She died a heroic death and is considered to be a pivotal figure during the Rebellion of 1857. Napoleon loses the Battle of Waterloo June 18 witnessed one of those wars that went on to change the history of Europe. Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated on this day in the Battle of Waterloo. This marked the end of his reign as Emperor of the French and the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars. After escaping exile on the island of Elba, Napoleon returned to France in March 1815 and regained power, beginning the period known as the 'Hundred Days.' Determined to crush opposition swiftly, Napoleon led his army into present-day Belgium, where the Seventh Coalition forces, primarily British-led troops under the Duke of Wellington and Prussian troops commanded by Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, had assembled. In this oil painting of the Battle of Waterloo, Duke of Wellington is seen ordering his forces. Wikimedia Commons Napoleon aimed to divide and conquer the coalition forces before they could unite. He initially achieved a victory against the Prussians at Ligny on June 16 and engaged the Anglo-Allied army at Quatre Bras. However, the main confrontation at Waterloo on June 18 proved to be his undoing. Napoleon delayed his attack until midday to allow the muddy ground to dry after heavy overnight rain, a decision that proved critical. This delay gave the Prussian forces, led by Marshal Gebhard von Blucher, precious time to regroup and march towards Waterloo. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Throughout the day, Napoleon's forces launched repeated, fierce assaults against Wellington's well-fortified positions. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, Wellington's lines held. The timely arrival of Blucher's Prussian army in the late afternoon on the French right flank turned the tide decisively against Napoleon. The French army, exhausted and increasingly outnumbered, began to buckle under the combined pressure. A final, desperate charge by Napoleon's elite Imperial Guard was repulsed, leading to a complete rout of the French forces. Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo ended his dreams of an empire and forced him to abdicate for a second time. He was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic, where he died in 1821. The victory at Waterloo ushered in a new era of peace and conservative order in Europe, led by the Congress of Vienna. Rani Lakshmibai dies She was considered to be one of the most valiant and heroic leaders of the Rebellion of 1857. On this day in 1858, Rani Lakshmibai died while fighting the British forces near Gwalior after they annexed her Kingdom of Jhansi under the controversial Doctrine of Lapse. Born as Manikarnika Tambe in 1828 in Varanasi, she was married to Maharaja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi and later became the queen, or Rani, of the princely state. After her husband's death in 1853, the British East India Company refused to recognise her adopted son as heir and annexed Jhansi under the Doctrine of Lapse. This injustice deeply angered Lakshmibai, who vowed to fight for her kingdom's sovereignty. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai. Wikimedia Commons When the 1857 revolt against British rule broke out, Rani Lakshmibai emerged as a leading force in the rebellion. She organised an army, trained soldiers, including women, and fiercely defended Jhansi when British troops besieged the city in March 1858. After a prolonged battle, she escaped in disguise and continued resistance. At Gwalior, she joined forces with other rebel leaders, including Tatya Tope, and together they managed to capture the formidable Gwalior Fort. However, the British soon launched a counter-attack. On June 17, 1858, a fierce engagement took place at Kotah-ki-Serai in Gwalior. Rani Lakshmibai, reportedly dressed as a male soldier and fighting on horseback, led her troops with exceptional bravery. She was mortally wounded during this intense combat, choosing death over capture by the British. The British praised her courage, with General Rose calling her 'the most dangerous of all Indian leaders.' Though the rebellion was ultimately suppressed, Rani Lakshmibai became a symbol of resistance, courage and patriotism. Her fearless stand against colonial rule continues to inspire generations and holds a revered place in India's freedom movement. 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Call for long-term monitoring system to tackle marine disasters
KOCHI: Two maritime disasters -- a shipwreck and a fire on board a vessel carrying dangerous goods -- within a span of three weeks have caused concern about maritime security and damage to marine ecosystem on Kerala coast. Apart from oil spill, release of toxic chemicals, pesticide contamination and chemical fire releasing toxic plumes have triggered a debate on the possible environmental, fisheries and navigational hazards caused by the incidents. Scientists and maritime experts have demanded a mechanism to monitor the growing vessel traffic on Kerala coastline following the opening of Vizhinjam port and to ensure ships carrying dangerous goods do not pass close to the shoreline. 'The Indian Coast Guard is well equipped to tackle pollution caused by ships as they have been leading such operations in South Asia for years. They have got all facilities and equipment to remove the oil spill,' said K Sunil Muhammed, former principal scientist of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). 'But we need to have a long-term monitoring system to tackle maritime accidents in Kerala's coastal sea. Kerala has many marine research institutes with lab facilities. We should establish a network to collect water samples and conduct periodic analysis to monitor marine pollution. We should conduct periodic sampling for the next two years to study the impact of chemical pollution. This is essential to raise evidence based claims for pollution. With the inauguration of Vizhinjam port, the vessel traffic on Kerala coast is expected to rise and we should have a state-level maritime disaster management authority, including experts to respond to such accidents in future,' he said. Containers carrying hazardous cargo, including flammable liquids, industrial chemicals and pesticides, have fallen into the sea off Beypore coast following the fire on board MV Wan Hai 503 on June 9. The vessel also had around 2,000 tonnes of fuel and 240 tonnes of diesel in its bunkers. 'The discharge of marine diesel from sunken ship MSC Elsa 3 can form surface slicks blocking sunlight penetration. This will suppress photosynthesis on phytoplankton, destabilising the marine food web. Oil exposure can impair fish respiration and smother benthic organisms. Hazardous chemicals like hydrobromic acid, paraformaldehyde and methyl methacrylate can alter seawater chemistry. Potassium nitrate can trigger harmful algal blooms depleting oxygen and creating dead zones.
