The Manipur Rebels; The Maharajah of Manipur and Tongal General, 1891. Creator: Unknown

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The Manipur Rebels; The Maharajah of Manipur and Tongal General, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'The Manipur Rebels; The Maharajah of Manipur and Tongal General, both condemned to death, but sentence only carried out on the Togal General, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

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This photograph, titled 'The Manipur Rebels: The Maharajah of Manipur and Tongal General,' was published in The Graphic, an illustrated weekly newspaper, in 1891. The image offers a glimpse into the tumultuous events of the Anglo-Manipur War, a conflict between the British Raj and the Kingdom of Manipur. The Maharajah of Manipur, dressed in traditional Hindu attire, sits with a solemn expression, his hands folded in his lap. He is flanked by Tongal General, a military leader, who is shown in military uniform, with a stern look on his face and his hands bound behind his back. Both men were sentenced to death following the war's conclusion. However, only Tongal General was executed, leaving the Maharajah in captivity. The photograph provides a fascinating insight into the apparel and military uniforms of the time, with the Maharajah's traditional Indian clothing contrasting sharply with Tongal General's British-style military uniform. The image also highlights the power dynamics of colonialism and imperialism, with the British Raj asserting its dominance over the Kingdom of Manipur. The photograph was likely taken during the Manipur Exhibition of 1891, which showcased the captured treasures of the kingdom. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex history of the British Raj in India and the far-reaching impact of colonialism on various cultures and societies.

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