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Calcutta Gate and Main Guard, Fort William: Native Prisoners under Escort, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Calcutta Gate and Main Guard, Fort William: Native Prisoners under Escort, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Calcutta Gate and Main Guard, Fort William, [Kolkata, India]: Native Prisoners under Escort, 1857....a native was tried for attempting to seduce the sepoys of the 70th Native Infantry in Calcutta from their allegiance, by holding out to them promises of arms, ammunition, and aid from 18, 000 of the native population...Many of the prisoners taken are priests among their people: if Mahometans, they are moulvies or hafiz; and, if Hindoos, they are Brahmins. The latter are distinguished by a slight thread which they wear round the neck, and sometimes hung over an ear...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Calcutta Gate and Main Guard, Fort William: Native Prisoners under Escort, 1857" is an evocative photograph that offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of British India. The image, created by an unknown photographer, captures a group of native prisoners being escorted under the watchful gaze of British guards through the Calcutta Gate and Main Guard of Fort William in Kolkata, India. The year was 1857, a time when the British Raj was facing a significant challenge to its authority in the form of the Indian Rebellion or the Sepoy Mutiny. The prisoners in the photograph were taken from a court martial, having been tried for their role in attempting to seduce the sepoys of the 70th Native Infantry in Calcutta from their allegiance to the British. Among the prisoners, many were priests, distinguished by the threads they wore around their necks. For Hindus, this thread was a symbol of their religious status as Brahmins. The scene unfolds before the imposing fortifications of Fort William, a symbol of British power and control in India. The photograph was published in the "Illustrated London News," a leading British newspaper of the time, providing a visual record of the events unfolding in India during this tumultuous period. The image offers a poignant reminder of the complexities of imperialism and the human cost of colonial rule. The photograph is a testament to the rich historical and cultural tapestry of India during the British Raj, and serves as a reminder of the complexities of the relationship between the British and the native population during this period. The image is a valuable addition to any collection of historical photographs, and is a testament to the power of photography as a medium for recording history.
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