Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, 1886. Creators: Unknown, Francis Montague Holl

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Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, 1886. Creators: Unknown, Francis Montague Holl

Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, Bart, VC, GCB, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India 1885, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

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This striking photograph, published in The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper in 1886, captures the distinguished visage of Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Roberts, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India during the late 19th century. The image, created by the skilled hand of the engraver Francis Montague Holl, portrays Roberts in his full military regalia, complete with decorations and medals, including the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor in the British Empire. Born in 1832 in County Waterford, Ireland, Roberts rose through the ranks of the British Army, earning the title of Field Marshal in 1884, and later becoming the 1st Earl Roberts in 1897. Roberts' military career was marked by significant victories in India, including the Second Afghan War and the Anglo-Zulu War, which cemented his reputation as a brilliant military strategist and a formidable leader. The photograph, which captures Roberts' piercing gaze and stern expression, reflects the confidence and determination that defined his military career. The background, which features the Indian subcontinent's lush greenery and exotic architecture, underscores Roberts' connection to the British Raj and the vast colonial empire. As the Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, Roberts oversaw the administration and defense of the British colonial territories in the region, ensuring the continued dominance of the British Empire in Hindustan and beyond. The photograph thus serves as a powerful reminder of the imperialist era and the complex history of colonialism and military conquest that shaped the modern world.

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