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The Hindoo Mother, c1860. Artist: EJ Portbury
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The Hindoo Mother, c1860. Artist: EJ Portbury
The Hindoo Mother, c1860. When the infant of a poor Hindoo (Hindu) dies, the mother carries it in her arms to the Ganges, on the banks of which she lays it for some time on a piece of mat, waiting for the return of the tide to wash away the body. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies and civilian rebellions across many regions of Company-ruled north-central India. The rebellion posed a considerable threat to British power in that region and it was contained only with the fall of Gwalior on 20 June 1858. The rebellion is also often known as the Indian Mutiny, the Sepoy Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857 and occasionally, in India, as the First War of Independence. From The History of the Indian Mutiny, volume VII, by Charles Ball, published by The London Printing & Publishing Company (c1860)
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The Hindoo Mother, c1860
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is a poignant print that captures the heart-wrenching scene of a grieving mother in India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In this powerful image, we witness the profound sorrow and resilience of a Hindu mother who has lost her infant child. The artist, EJ Portbury, skillfully portrays the cultural practice followed by poor Hindu families when an infant dies. The bereaved mother carries her lifeless baby to the banks of the sacred Ganges River, laying it on a piece of mat while waiting for the tide to wash away its body. This ritualistic act reflects both religious beliefs and societal customs deeply ingrained in Indian culture. Set against the backdrop of British colonial rule in India, this photograph serves as a reminder of not only personal tragedy but also political turmoil. The Indian Rebellion posed a significant threat to British power in North-central India and became known as various names including "the Sepoy Mutiny" or "the First War of Independence". Through this evocative image, we are transported back to 19th-century India - witnessing both individual grief and collective resistance against imperial forces. It stands as a testament to human strength amidst adversity and invites us to reflect upon themes such as loss, motherhood, religion, and historical events that have shaped nations. This print from Charles Ball's publication "The History of the Indian Mutiny" allows us to delve into history through art - reminding us that behind every historical event lies countless personal stories waiting to be heard and understood.
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