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IL370609 The Black Hole, Old Fort William, 18th June, 1756, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1756 Suraju ddaula, the grandson of Alivardi Khaan, Viceroy of Bengal (1740-1756), attacked Calcutta and drove out the English except 146 who were confined to the black hole, a guard-room lock-up, for a whole night; The sepoy guard posted outside the barred window amused themselves by pouring out water and drinking it in front of the sufferers; ); English, out of copyright
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The Black Hole, Old Fort William, 18th June, 1756
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is a powerful illustration that captures a haunting moment in history. Depicted in this print is the infamous incident where Suraju ddaula attacked Calcutta and imprisoned 146 English captives in a small guard-room lock-up known as the black hole. The image portrays the immense suffering endured by these prisoners throughout that fateful night. The sepoy guards stationed outside cruelly taunt their captives by pouring out water and drinking it right before their eyes. Mockery hangs heavy in the air as these men are subjected to unimaginable conditions within the cramped confines of their prison. The visual details highlight both physical and emotional torment experienced by those trapped behind bars. The prisoners' disheveled appearance, draped in cloth garments such as dhotis and turbans, further emphasizes their vulnerability amidst captivity. This engraving serves not only as a historical record but also as a poignant reminder of human resilience amid adversity. It sheds light on an event that shaped India's colonial past while evoking empathy for those who suffered at the hands of power dynamics during this tumultuous period. As we gaze upon this artwork from Stanley L. Wood's lithograph series featured in Hutchinsons History of Nations (c. 1910), let us remember to honor and learn from our shared history, ensuring that such injustices never repeat themselves again.
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