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Nizams Army, (3rd Cavalry) Native Officer in full dress, 1846 (aquatint, coloured)
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Nizams Army, (3rd Cavalry) Native Officer in full dress, 1846 (aquatint, coloured)
5929816 Nizams Army, (3rd Cavalry) Native Officer in full dress, 1846 (aquatint, coloured) by Martens, Henry (fl.1825-60) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Nizams Army, (3rd Cavalry) Native Officer in full dress, 1846.
Coloured aquatint by J Harris after Henry Martens. Number seven in the series A Costumes of the Indian ArmyA published by R Ackermann, 1846.
Almost a quarter of the population of A British IndiaA lived in over a hundred semi-independent princely states who had entered into treaty relationships first with the East India Company and later with the Crown. These states maintained their own armed forces, usually supplied with British officers. In the case of the large state of Hyderabad, the Crown maintained a small army known as the Hyderabad Contingent besides the Nizam of HyderabadAs own small forces.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22327634
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This aquatint print, titled "Nizams Army, (3rd Cavalry) Native Officer in full dress, 1846" transports us back to the vibrant world of British India. Created by Henry Martens and colored by J Harris, this artwork is a part of the series A Costumes of the Indian ArmyA published by R Ackermann in 1846. The image showcases a distinguished Native Officer from Nizam's Army in his resplendent full dress uniform. With intricate details and vivid colors, every element of his attire exudes elegance and authority. The officer stands tall with an air of confidence, embodying the pride and honor associated with his position. During this period, over a hundred semi-independent princely states existed within British India. These states maintained their own armed forces but often collaborated with British officers for training and guidance. In Hyderabad, one such state known for its size and influence, both the Crown's Hyderabad Contingent and the Nizam's personal forces coexisted. This aquatint print not only captures the aesthetic beauty of traditional Indian military attire but also serves as a testament to the complex dynamics between colonial powers and indigenous rulers during that era. It offers us a glimpse into an intriguing chapter of history when cultures intertwined on both sides - British influences shaping local traditions while native customs influenced imperial aesthetics. Preserved at London's National Army Museum today, this artwork continues to inspire curiosity about our shared pasts while celebrating cultural diversity within military history.
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