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Bahrain - The Sepoy Guard of the British Governor
Bahrain - The Local Sepoy Guard of the British Governor - standing at the entrance to his official compound. Date: 1933
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Attention Bahrain Compound Gateway Governor Guard Guarding Guards Hold Holds Official Rifles Sepoy
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This evocative photograph captures the local Sepoy Guard of the British Governor of Bahrain standing at attention outside the entrance to his official compound in 1933. The Sepoy Guard, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, hold their rifles at the ready, poised to protect the Governor and his residence. The image offers a glimpse into the historical relationship between Britain and Bahrain during the 1930s, a time when the Gulf island nation was under British protectorate. The Sepoys, who were primarily Indian soldiers, were an integral part of the British colonial administration in the region, and their presence at the entrance to the Governor's compound underscores the significance of the British presence in Bahrain at the time. The photograph, with its timeless composition and striking contrast between the soldiers and the ornate gateway, is a testament to the rich history of Bahrain and the complex political dynamics of the 1930s in the Gulf. This image, taken in October 1933, offers a unique perspective on a bygone era and is a valuable addition to any collection of historical photographs of the Middle East.
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