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1857 Mutiny / Rebel Sepoys
Rebel sepoys
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1857 Mutiny Rebel Sepoy Sepoys Swords Uprising
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of poster prints from the Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This particular print, titled "1857 Mutiny / Rebel Sepoys," offers a glimpse into history with its powerful and evocative image of the rebellious sepoys during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The black-and-white photograph adds a vintage touch, while the high-quality print ensures vibrant and long-lasting colors. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and ignite fascinating conversations. Order now and let the story unfold.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image captures the intense moment of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, a pivotal moment in Indian history. The Sepoys, native soldiers in the employ of the British East India Company, are seen here in a defiant stance, brandishing swords and bearing the distinctive red coats and turbans of their regiments. The mutiny, also known as the Indian Rebellion, began in Meerut in May 1857 and quickly spread to other parts of India, marking the end of the Company's rule and the beginning of British colonial rule. The causes of the mutiny were complex, with discontent among the sepoys over the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offensive to both Hindu and Muslim soldiers. Added to this were long-standing grievances over pay, working conditions, and the heavy-handed rule of the British. The mutiny was brutally suppressed, with the British using superior military technology and tactics to quell the uprising. Thousands of Indians were killed, and many more were left displaced or in poverty. The aftermath of the mutiny saw significant changes in British colonial rule, with the establishment of direct British rule through the Crown, and the implementation of new policies aimed at maintaining control over the Indian population. This photograph, taken likely in the aftermath of the mutiny, provides a chilling reminder of the violent clash of cultures and the complexities of colonial rule in India. The sepoys, once loyal soldiers in the British army, now stand as symbols of resistance and rebellion against foreign rule. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the rich and complex history of India and the profound impact of colonialism on its people.
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