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Sepoy. India
India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858). Sepoy. Colored engraving
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1857 Asiatic First Independence Indias Insurgent Insurrection Mutiny Rebellion Revolt Revolution Sepoy Uprising Weapon
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of India with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of the Sepoy Rebellion (1857) from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the essence of a pivotal moment in history, when the sepoys rose up against British colonial rule. Add this exquisite print to your collection and bring the story of India's revolution into your home or office. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 52.6cm (16.5" x 20.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This colored engraving depicts a Sepoy soldier, a native Indian soldier in the service of the British East India Company during the mid-19th century. The year is 1857, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of the Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence. The Sepoy Rebellion was a significant turning point in the history of India, as it marked the beginning of the end of British colonial rule. The sepoys, who had long felt disenfranchised by the British, rebelled against their masters due to a number of grievances, including the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers. The rebellion quickly spread, and the sepoys, along with local civilians, rose up against the British, seizing control of various cities and forts. The rebellion was ultimately put down by British forces, but it marked the first major challenge to British rule in India and led to significant changes in colonial policy. This image of a Sepoy soldier, dressed in his uniform and holding a weapon, stands as a symbol of the courage and determination of the Indian people in their fight for independence. The Sepoy Rebellion was a pivotal moment in the history of India and the world, and this engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into that turbulent time.
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