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Omar Pacha & Colonel Simmons, Queens Commisioner at the head quarters of the Ottoman army. Colonel Simmons standing and Omar Pacha seated on a horse in front of building with tiled roof. Date 1855. Omar Pacha & Colonel Simmons, Queens Commisioner at the head quarters of the Ottoman army. Colonel Simmons standing and Omar Pacha seated on a horse in front of building with tiled roof. Date 1855
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the Crimean War, as Queen's Commissioner, Colonel Charles Napper Simmons, meets with Omar Pasha, the Ottoman commander-in-chief, at the head quarters of the Ottoman army in 1855. The image finds Colonel Simmons, a British officer, standing tall and resolute, while Omar Pasha, the esteemed Ottoman leader, is depicted seated on a horse, exuding an air of regal authority. The backdrop of the image is a grand building adorned with a tiled roof, adding to the sense of grandeur and importance of the occasion. The Crimean War, which raged from 1853 to 1856, was a complex conflict between the Russian and Ottoman Empires, with the involvement of several European powers, including Britain and France. Queen's Commissioners, such as Colonel Simmons, were appointed by the British monarch to represent British interests during the war. Omar Pasha, a veteran military leader, was a crucial ally for the Ottoman forces, and his strategic acumen played a significant role in the Ottoman defense against the Russian invasion. The encounter between Colonel Simmons and Omar Pasha in this photograph is a testament to the diplomatic efforts and complex alliances that defined the Crimean War. The image offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Eastern world during a time of great upheaval and change, as European powers vied for influence and control in the region.
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