Massacre Ghaut, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
276 x 208 mm. View of the Sati Chaura Ghat, the landing place on the Ganges north of Wheeler's Entrenchment where, on 27 June 1857, the garrison was ambushed after having been promised safe passage out of Cawnpore. Above the ghat is an hexagonal temple dedicated to Shiva.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- From the Fonds: Elsy, R, fl1880 - 1889 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Date information
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Finding aid date
2011-01-14 12:28:15+00:00
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