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Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c. 1815-16 (opaque w / c on paper)
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Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c. 1815-16 (opaque w / c on paper)
5973724 Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c.1815-16 (opaque w/c on paper) by Khan, Ghulam Ali (fl.1820s) (family of) (attr. to); 27x39 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: five men recruited by William Fraser (1784-1835), a political officer in the East India Company responsible for recruiting and maintaining an irregular force to fight in the skirmishes in the hilly terrain against the Gurkha in the Nepal War which broke out 1814.
William Frasers inscription on the cover paper is as follows: Five villagers, now troopers. [1] Juhaz, a Rajpoot, of Loharee, district Hansee. [2] Bukhtawur, a Rajpoot, from near Benares. [3] Goolzaree, a Moosulum Rajpoot, of Neesung vil.district Kurnal. [4] Indur, a goojur, of vil. Syyudpoor, dystrict Tupookruh, Mewat. [5] Ummee Chund--Kalas nephew, a Rose by cast, vil. Datchour, district Kurnal. These men are drawn as they first presented themselves to enlist.); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Purchase - Charles Lang Freer Endowment
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This print titled "Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz" captures the essence of a significant historical moment. Created by Ghulam Ali Khan in 1815-16, this opaque watercolor on paper artwork measures 27x39 cm and is housed at the Freer Gallery of Art in the Smithsonian Institution. The painting depicts five men who were recruited by William Fraser during the Nepal War in 1814. Fraser was a political officer in the East India Company responsible for assembling an irregular force to combat the Gurkha forces in hilly terrains. The inscription on the cover paper by Fraser provides valuable information about each recruit's background. Juhaz, a Rajpoot from Loharee; Bukhtawur, a Rajpoot near Benares; Goolzaree, a Moosulum Rajpoot from Neesung village; Indur, a goojur from Syyudpoor village; and Ummee Chund – Kalas nephew, a Rose by cast from Datchour village are depicted as they presented themselves to enlist. This artwork offers insight into both historical events and cultural diversity within India during that period. It serves as an important visual record of individuals who played crucial roles in conflicts against the Gurkha forces. Through this image, we can appreciate their bravery and dedication to their cause. The Fine Art Finder has made this remarkable piece accessible for all to admire and learn from.
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