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Futtypore Sicri, India, c1860. Artist: W Brandard
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Futtypore Sicri, India, c1860. Artist: W Brandard
Futtypore Sicri, India, c1860. Futtypore Sicri is situated about 20 miles from Agra, and was the favourite palace of the Mogul emperors. Here, a body of the Sepoy Mutineers were defeated by Colonel Cotton on the 28th October 1857. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies and civilian rebellions across many regions of Company-ruled north-central India. The rebellion posed a considerable threat to British power in that region and it was contained only with the fall of Gwalior on 20 June 1858. The rebellion is also often known as the Indian Mutiny, the Sepoy Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857 and occasionally, in India, as the First War of Independence. From The History of the Indian Mutiny, volume VII, by Charles Ball, published by The London Printing & Publishing Company (c1860)
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This print captures the historical site of Futtypore Sicri in India, dating back to around 1860. Situated just 20 miles from Agra, this palace held great significance as it was a favorite retreat for the Mogul emperors. However, its tranquil beauty was marred by a significant event in Indian history. On the 28th of October in 1857, Colonel Cotton led his troops to defeat a body of Sepoy Mutineers at Futtypore Sicri during the Indian Rebellion. This rebellion began in Meerut and quickly spread across Company-ruled north-central India, posing a grave threat to British power in the region. Known by various names such as the Indian Mutiny or Great Rebellion, it is sometimes referred to as the First War of Independence within India. The engraving showcases not only the landscape surrounding Futtypore Sicri but also depicts elements of transportation with carts on the road. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia and authenticity to this nineteenth-century scene. This particular print is sourced from "The History of the Indian Mutiny" volume VII by Charles Ball and published by The London Printing & Publishing Company around 1860. It serves as a valuable visual record that allows us to reflect upon one chapter in India's tumultuous past under British colonial rule.
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