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Sketches of the Chin-Lushai expedition. Capture of Lalshimas village by the Cachar
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Sketches of the Chin-Lushai expedition. Capture of Lalshimas village by the Cachar
Sketches of the Chin-Lushai expedition. Capture of Lalshimas village by the Cachar Military Police under Lieutenant Cole. Date: 1890
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This evocative sketch captures the tense moment during the Chin-Lushai expedition of 1890, as the Cachar Military Police under the command of Lieutenant Cole prepare to take control of Lalshimas village in what is now Myanmar. The British colonial forces, armed with rifles and guns, are poised to attack, while villagers look on in fear and surprise. The village, located in the Cachar district of Assam, India, had been resisting British rule and had engaged in conflict with the British authorities. The sketches of the Chin-Lushai expedition, produced by an unknown artist, offer a unique and insightful perspective into this significant period of colonial history. The expedition, led by Major General Charles Elliot, aimed to subdue the Chin and Lushai peoples and bring them under British control. The capture of Lalshimas village was a key moment in this campaign, and this sketch provides a vivid depiction of the events as they unfolded. Lieutenant Cole and his men are shown here in a commanding position, giving orders and readying their weapons for the attack. The villagers, many of whom are unarmed, look on in fear and uncertainty, unsure of what the future holds for them and their community. The scene is one of tension and conflict, as the British forces assert their dominance over the region and the local population. This sketch is a testament to the complex and often turbulent history of the region, and serves as a reminder of the far-reaching impact of colonialism on the peoples of Myanmar and the wider world.
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