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1857 Mutiny / Street
Street fighting
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1857 Mutiny Sepoy Uprising Violence
14"x11" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.6cm (14" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the raw intensity of the 1857 Indian Mutiny, a pivotal moment in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The photograph, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a chaotic street scene filled with the tumultuous energy of the uprising. In the foreground, a group of Sepoys, the native Indian soldiers in the British East India Company's army, clash with their British officers. The Sepoys, their faces contorted with anger and determination, brandish their muskets and swords, ready to fight for their freedom from British rule. The background of the photograph is a chaotic tableau of violence and destruction. Buildings are on fire, their facades blackened and charred, while the streets are filled with debris and the sounds of battle. The air is thick with smoke and the acrid smell of gunpowder. The scene is one of utter chaos, with soldiers and civilians alike caught up in the fray. The 1857 Indian Mutiny, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, was a major uprising against the British East India Company's rule in India. The spark for the rebellion was the introduction of a new rifle cartridge, rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, which was considered sacrilegious by some Hindu and Muslim soldiers. The mutiny quickly spread, and for several months, various Indian princes and rebellious soldiers fought against the British. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the violence and upheaval that marked this period in Indian history. It is a testament to the courage and determination of the Indian soldiers who fought against British rule, and the devastating consequences of colonialism and imperialism. The image also serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between India and the British, a relationship that would continue to shape the subcontinent for decades to come.
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