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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Dinner at Cape Coast Castle

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Dinner at Cape Coast Castle


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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Dinner at Cape Coast Castle

Officers having returned from the bush enjoy a civilised meal at Cape Coast Castle during the expedition to defeat the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast

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1873 1874 Asantehene Ashanti Cape Defeat Dinner El Mina Enjoy Fought Karikari Kofi Meal Returned Ruler Secure Officers


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This photograph depicts a moment of respite and refinement amidst the tumultuous Second Ashanti War, which raged between 1873 and 1874 on the West Coast of Africa, also known as the Gold Coast. The image, taken at Cape Coast Castle, captures a group of officers, having recently returned from the bush, enjoying a civilised meal. The castle, a significant historical site and former trading post for the British, stands proudly in the background. During this conflict, King Kofi Karikari, the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British sought control over the coastal town of Elmina. The Second Ashanti War followed the First Ashanti War, which ended in 1826, and was marked by intense fighting and strategic maneuvers. The date on the photograph is 28th March 1874, and the scene unfolds within the castle's grand dining room. The officers, dressed in their finest uniforms, sit around a long table, engaged in animated conversation and savoring the comforts of a civilised meal. The elegance of the setting starkly contrasts the harsh realities of the ongoing war. The Second Ashanti War ultimately ended in a British victory, with King Kofi Karikari surrendering to the British forces in January 1874. The war marked a significant turning point in the British colonial expansion in West Africa, leading to the import of Elmina and other coastal regions under British control. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the history of the Second Ashanti War, providing a visual representation of the tension, resilience, and contrasting realities that defined this period in the annals of African history.

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