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A Hunting Cheetah - India
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A Hunting Cheetah - India
A hunting cheetah is carried in an ox-pulled cart to the place where game are to be hunted. The huntsmen follow and call back the animal when it has caught the prey (often antelope)
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This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era in Indian history, as a tamed hunting cheetah is transported in an ox-pulled cart, accompanied by huntsmen dressed in traditional attire. The cheetah, the fastest land animal on Earth, was once revered in India for its hunting prowess and was often kept by noblemen and rulers. In this scene, the big cat appears calm and composed, seemingly aware of the important role it plays in the hunt. The huntsmen, dressed in turbans and other traditional Indian clothing, call back the animal when it has caught its prey, which is often antelope. The use of an ox-pulled cart for transporting the cheetah was a common practice in India, allowing the hunters to travel long distances with their valuable hunting asset. This historical photograph, brought to us by Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex history of hunting traditions in India, a time when man and nature existed in a delicate balance, and the relationship between humans and animals was deeply intertwined.
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