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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Lord Gifford and scouts on the A

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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Lord Gifford and scouts on the A

Lord Gifford and advance scouts on the Adansi hills being warned by an Ashanti priest not to go forward. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast

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1873 1874 Advance Asantehene Ashanti El Mina Forward Fought Gifford Hills Karikari Kofi Priest Ruler Secure Warned Scouts


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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment during the Second Ashanti War, which raged between 1873 and 1874 along the West Coast of Africa, specifically in the region known as the Gold Coast. The conflict arose between King Kofi Karikari, the powerful and revered ruler of the Ashanti or Asante people, and the British, who sought to secure the strategic coastal town of Elmina. In this photograph, Lord Gifford, a British military officer, and his advance scouts are depicted on the Adansi hills, being cautiously warned by an Ashanti priest not to proceed further. The date is February 7, 1873, and the tension between the two parties is palpable. The Ashanti priest, with his distinctive headdress and regal bearing, conveys a sense of authority and determination, while Lord Gifford and his men, dressed in their military uniforms, appear focused and determined. The Second Ashanti War was a significant historical event in the annals of West African history. It marked a turning point in the power dynamics between the Ashanti people and the British, ultimately leading to the decline of the Ashanti Empire. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between European colonial powers and indigenous African kingdoms during this period. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the events of the Second Ashanti War. It is a testament to the rich and complex history of the region, and a reminder of the pivotal role that Elmina and the Gold Coast played in the larger narrative of African history.

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