The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Setting fire to a village
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Setting fire to a village
Lord Giffords scouts setting fire to a village and destroying houses during their advance on the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4397473
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10221664
1873 1874 Advance Asantehene Ashanti Destroying El Mina Fought Karikari Kofi Ruler Secure Setting Scouts
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity and destruction of the Second Ashanti War (1873-74), a pivotal moment in the history of the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in West Africa. The photograph depicts Lord Gifford's scouts, part of the British military force, setting fire to a village during their advance on the Ashanti capital, Kumasi, to secure the coastal town of Elmina. King Kofi Karikari, the Ashanti ruler, or Asantehene, was determined to protect his kingdom and its valuable resources, including gold, from British encroachment. The Second Ashanti War was a decisive conflict in the British quest to establish colonial control over the Gold Coast. The war began in December 1873 when the British, led by Sir Garnet Wolseley, marched inland from the coast to confront King Kofi Karikari. The Ashanti forces, renowned for their military prowess, put up fierce resistance, but were ultimately unable to halt the British advance. In this photograph, the scouts are seen destroying houses and setting fire to a village, likely as part of a scorched earth policy intended to deny resources to the Ashanti and weaken their morale. The smoke rising from the village underscores the devastating impact of the conflict on the local population. The war ended in January 1874 with the capture of Kumasi and the deposition of King Kofi Karikari. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of colonial expansion and the enduring consequences of conflict in Africa's history.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
