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The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Indian soldiers in China. The Bengalese drawing their rations make a rather good subject for the picturesque; they are down at the Commissariat Stores on Wednesdays. Outside the shop is the road to the beach. Various cases of boiled beef fill up the inside, and sacks of rice opposite. The gentleman with beads is a Brahmin'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1858, depicts members of the 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing their rations at the Commissariat Stores in Canton, China. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, are seen queuing orderly outside the shop, with the road to the beach providing a picturesque backdrop. The interior of the store reveals an array of provisions, including cases of boiled beef and sacks of rice, meticulously arranged on the shelves. A Brahmin, identified by his beads, stands outside the shop, adding an intriguing element to the scene. The soldiers, both Indian and British, are seen carefully measuring out their rations on the scales, ensuring they receive their fair share of essential supplies. The use of bamboo crates and the presence of dogs adds to the authenticity of the image, transporting us back to the 19th century and the height of the British Raj in India. The Bengal Native Infantry, also known as the Bengal Army, was a crucial component of the British East India Company's military forces in India and its colonies. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these soldiers, who were stationed in China as part of the British imperial expansion. The image is a testament to the logistical challenges of supplying and sustaining large military forces in far-flung locations, and the resilience of the soldiers in the face of such circumstances.
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