Photographic Print : India Kanpur Cawnpore
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India Kanpur Cawnpore
Kanpur, formerly ka Cawnpore, on the Ganges, will play an important part in the Indian Mutiny in the 1850s. Date: circa 1835
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Media ID 14113466
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1835 1850s Cawnpore Ganges Important Kanpur Mutiny
12"x8" Photo Print
Step into the rich history of India with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the captivating image "India Kanpur Cawnpore" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print takes you back in time to circa 1835. Witness the serene beauty of the Ganges riverfront in Kanpur, a city of great historical significance, as it was a focal point of the Indian Mutiny in the 1850s. Perfect for those seeking to add a touch of history and culture to their home or office decor. Each print is carefully produced using high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our Media Storehouse photographic prints.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.8cm (12" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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 image, taken circa 1835, showcases the serene beauty of Ka Cawnpore, now known as Kanpur, nestled along the banks of the sacred Ganges River in India. Ka Cawnpore, a significant city in North India, was a major commercial and military center during the British colonial era. The tranquil scene depicted in the photograph belies the tumultuous history that was to unfold in this very place just over two decades later. Ka Cawnpore would play an important part in the Indian Mutiny, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which broke out in 1857. The mutiny was a widespread uprising against the British East India Company's rule, marked by violent clashes between the native sepoys (soldiers) and their British officers. The city's strategic location along the Ganges made it a crucial battleground in the conflict. The Battle of Cawnpore, fought in September 1857, saw the British forces led by Sir Colin Campbell successfully repelling the rebel sepoys, but at a great cost. The aftermath of the battle was marked by the infamous Cawnpore massacre, where thousands of unarmed civilians were killed, leading to further escalation of the mutiny. Despite the dark history associated with this image, it serves as a poignant reminder of the rich cultural and historical significance of Ka Cawnpore, a city that has weathered the test of time and continues to be an integral part of India's vibrant heritage.
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