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Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912)
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Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912)
Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912). Wazir Ali Khan (1780-1817), assembled a rebellious army of several thousand men. A quickly assembled force commanded by General Erskine moved into Benares and restored order by 21 January. Ali fled to Butwal, Rajputana and was granted asylum by the Raja of Jaipur. On request of Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington, the raja turned Ali over to the British on the condition that he neither be hanged nor be put in fetters. Ali surrendered to the British authorities in December 1799, and was placed in confinement at Fort William, Calcutta. From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang [Hodder & Stoughton, London, c1912]
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The print titled "Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912)" captures a significant moment in history. Wazir Ali Khan, a formidable leader who had assembled a rebellious army of thousands, found himself confined within the walls of Fort William in Calcutta. This image showcases the resilience and determination of both Wazir Ali and the British Empire during this tumultuous period. After General Erskine's forces swiftly restored order in Benares, Wazir Ali fled to Butwal, seeking asylum from the Raja of Jaipur. However, at the request of Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington, the Raja handed over Wazir Ali to the British authorities under specific conditions: he would not be executed or put in fetters. In December 1799, Wazir Ali surrendered to British control and was subsequently imprisoned at Fort William. The photograph portrays him inside his prison cell with a guard standing watchfully by his side. The presence of weaponry emphasizes that even behind bars, Wazir Ali remained a symbol of resistance against colonial rule. This image offers us insight into an era marked by imperialistic ambitions and fierce struggles for independence. It serves as a reminder that even those deemed adversaries possessed unwavering courage and determination. Through this historical lens provided by "Wazir Ali in Prison" we are compelled to reflect on how power dynamics shaped nations while individuals like Wazir Ali fought for their beliefs amidst confinement and adversity.
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