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Blowing up the Kashmir Gate at Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857
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1850s 1857 Blowing Cashmere Delhi Kashmir Mutiny
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 18.5cm (9.3" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Blowing up the Kashmir Gate at Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date - 1857
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is an evocative and historically significant image captured during the tumultuous period of the Indian Mutiny, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence. This photograph, taken in the late 1850s, depicts a pivotal moment in the siege of Delhi as British forces attempt to regain control of the city from the rebellious Indian soldiers. The Kashmir Gate, a historic fortification and one of the main entry points into Delhi, had been seized by the mutineers, making it a crucial objective for the British to reclaim. In this photograph, we see a determined group of British soldiers and military personnel standing at a safe distance, preparing to blow up the gate with explosives. The air is thick with smoke and the ground shakes with the impact of the explosions, as the gate begins to crumble under the relentless onslaught. The Indian Mutiny, which began in May 1857, was a widespread uprising against the British East India Company's rule in India. The rebellion was sparked by a number of factors, including religious and political tensions, discontent with British rule, and the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, which was considered sacrilegious by some Indian soldiers. The eventual suppression of the mutiny marked the end of the Company's rule in India and led to the British Crown taking direct control of the Indian subcontinent. This photograph, taken during this period of colonial conflict, offers a glimpse into the raw power and determination of the British military during a pivotal moment in Indian history.
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