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The Storming of Seringapatam, 1799 (stipple engraving, coloured)
5919991 A The Storming of Seringapatam, 1799A (stipple engraving, coloured) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A The Storming of Seringapatam, 1799A.
Stipple engraving by J Vendramini after R Ker Porter. Published by R Ker Porter and J P Thompson, 1803.
On 4 May 1799, in the culminating act of the 4th Mysore War (1799), East India Company forces besieged Seringapatam, fortress capital of Tipu Sultan, the A Tiger of MysoreA. Tipu led a stout defence that saw nearly 10, 000 Mysoreans killed, including Tipu himself who may have been betrayed by one of his own confidants. His body was dragged from beneath a pile of dead by the cityAs northern gate, suggesting that he had continued fighting to the very end.
Following his death, Mysore was partitioned and the rump of the state given to a British client ruler. Tipu was one of the most formidable Indian opponents the British ever faced and his death removed one of the blocks to their conquest of the subcontinent.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22567918
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The Storming of Seringapatam, 1799
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is a captivating and historically significant print that depicts the climactic event of the 4th Mysore War. Created by Robert Kerr Porter and engraved by J Vendramini, this stipple engraving beautifully captures the intensity and chaos of the battle. Taking place on May 4,1799, East India Company forces launched a fierce assault on Seringapatam, the fortress capital of Tipu Sultan - known as "The Tiger of Mysore". The defense put up by Tipu was valiant but ultimately unsuccessful. The city fell after an intense siege that resulted in heavy casualties for both sides. This print showcases the aftermath of the storming with vivid colors highlighting the devastation left behind. It also portrays an intriguing detail: Tipu Sultan's body being discovered beneath a pile of fallen soldiers near one of the city gates. This suggests his determination to fight until his last breath. Tipu Sultan's death marked a turning point in British conquests in India. His formidable resistance had posed a significant obstacle to their ambitions. With his demise, Mysore was divided among British client rulers, further solidifying British control over Indian territories. "The Storming of Seringapatam" serves as a powerful reminder not only of this specific historical event but also highlights the broader context and consequences it had on colonial rule in India. This print is an invaluable piece for history enthusiasts seeking to delve into this pivotal moment in time.
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