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The death of Tippoo or Besieging the haram
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The death of Tippoo or Besieging the haram
The death of Tippoo or Besieging the haram!!!. Several British officers, Harrah my Honey now for the Black Joke and Cheer up my girls we ll supply his place well, take liberties with the women in the harem of Tipu Sultan after his death during the fighting at Srirangapatna, India. Date 1799 October 8th
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This striking and provocative print, titled "The Death of Tippoo or Besieging the Haram," depicts the aftermath of the Battle of Srirangapatna in India, which took place on October 8, 1799. Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, had long been an enemy of the British East India Company. After a fierce and bloody battle, Tipu Sultan was killed, and the British forces, led by General Sir David Baird, stormed his fortified palace, known as the haram. The print shows several British officers, dressed in their military uniforms, gathered around Tipu Sultan's dead body. One officer, with a smirk on his face, holds a bottle of wine and says, "Harrah my Honey now for the Black Joke," a reference to the dark-skinned women in the harem. Another officer, with a lewd grin, approaches a veiled woman, suggesting that they "take liberties" with the women in the harem. The print is a stark reminder of the brutal and callous treatment of women during wartime, and the sense of entitlement and superiority that colonial powers often displayed towards those they conquered. The image is also a reflection of the racial and sexual prejudices that were common in British society during this period. Despite its disturbing subject matter, the print is an important historical document that sheds light on the realities of war and colonialism. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often troubling relationships between colonial powers and the people they ruled, and the lasting impact of these relationships on global history.
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