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The Camp at Dunquah, Gold Coast, 1874
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The Camp at Dunquah, Gold Coast, 1874
Dunquah was one of the towns where the British set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at The Camp at Dunquah, Gold Coast, during the 2nd Ashanti War in 1874. The British, determined to establish their dominance over the Asanti people of central Ghana following decades of an uneasy relationship, launched an expedition to defeat the Asanti King in 1873. After the virtual destruction of the Asanti capital, Kumasi, on 24th July 1874, the British officially declared Ghana a crown colony. The image shows the camp set up by the British forces at Dunquah, one of the towns where they had established a base during their expedition. Soldiers can be seen gathered around fires, while tents and supplies are arranged in the background. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of military life during this period, with the men dressed in uniforms and carrying weapons, ready for battle. The 2nd Ashanti War was a significant moment in the history of Ghana, marking the end of Asanti rule and the beginning of British colonial rule. The war also had far-reaching consequences for the import of gold and other resources from the region, which would shape the economic and political landscape of Ghana for decades to come. This photograph, taken in February 1874, provides a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in Ghanaian history. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the British and the Asanti people, and the lasting impact of colonialism on the region.
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