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Sketches of Native Life in India - Sepoy Encampment at Barrackpore, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches of Native Life in India - Sepoy Encampment at Barrackpore, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of Native Life in India - Sepoy Encampment at Barrackpore, 1858. We are indebted to the sketch-book of Mr. Marshall Claxton for the...series of characteristic Sketches of a few of the manners, habits, and customs of the natives of India...In the future annals of India, Barrackpore will be mentioned and thought of with much interest, not only as containing the country residence of the Governor-General, but as the district where the sepoys first mutinied...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Barrackpore India Camp Encampment Great Sepoy Rebellion 1857 Huts Indian Mutiny 1857 Indian Rebellion Indian Rebellion Of 1857 Military Camp Revolt Of 1857 Sepoy Mutiny Tent Tents Thatch Thatched Thatched Roof Hindoostan Marshall Claxton
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This print depicts a Sepoy encampment at Barrackpore, India, in 1858. The image is taken from the sketchbook of Marshall Claxton and was first published in the Illustrated London News. Barrackpore holds historical significance as the site of the first Sepoy mutiny during the Great Indian Rebellion of 1857. The event, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the Sepoy Mutiny, was a major uprising against the British East India Company's rule in India. The print showcases the daily life of the Sepoys, Indian soldiers in the British army, as they reside in their thatched huts. The huts are arranged in a semi-circle around a central tree, with tents and other structures scattered throughout the encampment. The soldiers can be seen engaging in various activities, including cooking, washing, and tending to their animals. The natural surroundings of Barrackpore are also beautifully captured, with trees and plants providing a lush backdrop to the military camp. The print offers a unique glimpse into the customs and habits of the native population of India during a pivotal moment in history. The Sepoy Encampment at Barrackpore serves as a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between the British and the Indian people during the colonial era. This image is a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of India and the British Empire in the 19th century.
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