Sowar Collection

A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Sowar or trooper of Indian Army on horseback
A sowar (siwar) or trooper of the Indian Army on horseback in a tent pegging competition Date: 1922

White knight piece from a chess set, made in Berhampur, India, c. 1820 (ivory)
3037319 White knight piece from a chess set, made in Berhampur, India, c.1820 (ivory) by Anglo-Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

The Baluchistan Disturbance, Views of the District of Khelat (litho)
1615171 The Baluchistan Disturbance, Views of the District of Khelat (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baluchistan Disturbance)

Group of the police force newly organised in Bengal
Police force newly organised in Bengal including Lieutenant Bowie, Inspector Harry Mullick and Inspector Pandy. 1864

Soldiers of the Indian army (colour litho)
5235833 Soldiers of the Indian army (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Troops in Afghanistan, a Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, and a Private of the 9th Foot (engraving)
1614035 Our Troops in Afghanistan, a Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, and a Private of the 9th Foot (engraving) by English School

The Indian Frontier Rising, saving the Guns, an Incident of the Action of 16 September (litho)
1598078 The Indian Frontier Rising, saving the Guns, an Incident of the Action of 16 September (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black knight piece from a chess set, made in Berhampur, India, c. 1820 (ivory)
3037388 Black knight piece from a chess set, made in Berhampur, India, c.1820 (ivory) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Types of the Bombay Army (colour litho)
1041830 Types of the Bombay Army (colour litho) by Lovett, Alfred Crowdy (1862-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the Bombay Army)

Source Size = 3547 x 4776
Our Troops in Afghanistan: a Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, and a Private of the 9th Foot, 1880

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Step into the past with these captivating images, each telling a story of the brave Sowars or troopers of the Indian Army on horseback. From the 10th Bengal Lancers in the late 1800s, depicted in a painting by A.H.H. Murray, to the ivory chess pieces crafted in Berhampur, India, around 1820, these Sowars stand as symbols of courage and resilience. Witness their presence in various historical contexts, including the Baluchistan Disturbance and the Indian Frontier Rising, as well as the organization of the Bengal police force. Explore the diverse types of soldiers in the Bombay Army through these vibrant color lithographs. Size: 3547 x 4776 pixels.