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Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabad, 1857, (c1860)
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Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabad, 1857, (c1860)
Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabad, 1857, (c1860). British officer Vincent Eyre and his troops fighting against Indians from Oudh (Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh). Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume III, The London Printing & Publishing Company, (c1860)
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This print captures the intense battle scene of Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabad in 1857. British officer Vincent Eyre, depicted as a courageous leader, can be seen at the forefront of his troops fighting against Indian rebels from Oudh (Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh). The image is an illustration taken from Charles Ball's historical account, "The History of the Indian Mutiny" published around 1860. The composition showcases the dramatic clash between two opposing forces on water transport boats along a river. Thick smoke billows into the air as cannon fire and explosions fill the atmosphere. This depiction transports us back to a significant event during British colonial rule in India - the Indian Mutiny of 1857. In this monochrome portrayal, we witness not only warfare but also glimpses of geography and trade that defined this era. The East India Company's presence is evident through its soldiers armed with weapons and guns, representing Britain's imperial power over Hindoostan. Through this powerful engraving, we are reminded of both the bravery displayed by Major Eyre and his troops as well as the resistance put forth by Indians seeking independence from British rule. It serves as a visual testament to one chapter in history where nations clashed for control and freedom amidst turbulent times.
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