INDIA: PUNISHMENT CELL. The punishment cell or black hole, of the barracks in Fort William, Calcutta, measuring about 18 feet square, in which 146 British prisoners were confined by order of Suraja Dowlah in 1756. All but 23 were dead the following morning. Wood engraving, French, 19th century
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INDIA: PUNISHMENT CELL. The punishment cell or black hole, of the barracks in Fort William, Calcutta, measuring about 18 feet square, in which 146 British prisoners were confined by order of Suraja Dowlah in 1756. All but 23 were dead the following morning. Wood engraving, French, 19th century
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1756 Asian Barracks Calcutta Cell Cruelty Fight Fort Prison Prisoner Punishment Black Hole Dowlah Will I Am
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This haunting print captures the grim reality of the punishment cell, also known as the black hole, in Fort William, Calcutta during colonial India. Measuring a mere 18 feet square, this claustrophobic space became a site of unimaginable horror in 1756. By order of Suraja Dowlah, 146 British prisoners were crammed into this suffocating chamber overnight. The French wood engraving from the 19th century depicts the aftermath of this cruel confinement. Shockingly, only 23 prisoners managed to survive until morning; all others perished within those walls. The image serves as a chilling reminder of the brutality inflicted upon captives during that time. Within these stone walls lie stories untold – tales of desperation and suffering endured by those trapped inside. It is impossible to fathom their anguish as they fought for breath and hope amidst darkness and despair. This photograph transports us back to an era marred by cruelty and power struggles between nations. It sheds light on one dark chapter in history when human life was callously disregarded for political gain. As we gaze upon this image today, let it serve as a solemn reminder that such atrocities should never be forgotten nor repeated. May it stand as a testament to our collective responsibility to uphold justice and compassion in every corner of our world.
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