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5929491 A Storming of Ghuznee. The 17th Regt. Entering the Citadel, July 23rdA 1839 (colour litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Storming of Ghuznee. The 17th Regt. Entering the Citadel, July 23rdA 1839.
Lithograph from a volume of 14 coloured lithographs The Storming of Ghuznee and Kelat by W Taylor after Lieutenant Thomas Wingate, 2nd QueenAs Royal Regiment, 1839 (c).
After forcing the Bolan Pass and capturing Kandahar without a fight, Sir John KeaneAs Army of the Indus advanced on the formidable Ghazni fortress. Protected by thick, 60-feet high walls it presented a major problem for the British who lacked heavy artillery. They were only able to capture it because Mohan Lal, a Kashmiri interpreter, spy and assistant to the political officer Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, managed to discover that one of the gates was poorly defended.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22324458
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The captivating print titled "Storming of Ghuznee. The 17th Regt. Entering the Citadel" depicts a significant moment in history, specifically the events that unfolded on July 23rd, 1839. Created by Lieutenant Thomas Wingate and reproduced as a color lithograph, this artwork is housed at the National Army Museum in London. The image showcases the daring assault on the Ghazni fortress by Sir John Keane's Army of the Indus during their campaign in Afghanistan. With its imposing walls standing at an impressive height of 60 feet, capturing this stronghold posed a formidable challenge for the British forces who were lacking heavy artillery. However, through sheer determination and strategic planning, they managed to overcome this obstacle. Mohan Lal, a Kashmiri interpreter and spy working alongside Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, played a crucial role in their success. He discovered that one of the gates was poorly defended and shared this vital information with his comrades. In this print, we witness members of the esteemed 17th Regiment triumphantly entering through that very gate into Ghazni's citadel after breaching its defenses. This historic event marked a turning point in British military operations during their Afghan campaign. This artwork serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of an important chapter in military history—a testament to bravery and resourcefulness amidst challenging circumstances.
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