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Prince of Wales in Nepal Terai, shooting bears 1876
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Prince of Wales in Nepal Terai, shooting bears 1876
Prince of Wales, (later Edward VII) on a shooting expedition in the Terai, crossing a nullah in the jungle.
March 1876
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This photograph captures a young and adventurous Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, embarking on a shooting expedition in the Terai region of Nepal in March 1876. The Prince, dressed in hunting attire, is seen crossing a nullah (a seasonal stream or ravine) in the dense jungle, accompanied by his loyal Indian servants and an elephant carrying a howdah (a platform for passengers on an elephant). The Prince's face is filled with determination and focus as he prepares for the hunt, holding a rifle in one hand and a hat in the other. The Terai region was renowned for its rich wildlife, including the majestic Asiatic black bear, which was a popular target for big game hunters of the time. The Prince's expedition was part of a larger British colonial enterprise in India and Nepal, which aimed to assert British influence and control over the region. The hunting of big game was not just a sport for the British elite, but also a way to demonstrate their power and dominance over the local population and the natural world. Despite the controversial nature of hunting and the impact it had on wildlife populations, this photograph remains an iconic image of the Prince's adventurous spirit and the grandeur of the British colonial era. The elephant and its mahout (elephant handler) are also a testament to the complex relationships between humans and animals during this period, with the elephant playing a crucial role in facilitating the Prince's journey through the jungle.
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