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Rescue of Lieutenant-Colonel Macgregor Murray, Battle of Talneir (Talnar, Thalner), India
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Rescue of Lieutenant-Colonel Macgregor Murray, Battle of Talneir (Talnar, Thalner), India
Rescue of Lieutenant-Colonel Macgregor Murray, Battle of Talneir (Talnar, Thalner), India, 1818, part of the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1819). Date: 1818
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This striking image captures the heroic moment of the rescue of Lieutenant-Colonel Macgregor Murray during the Battle of Talneir (also spelled Talnar or Thalner) in India, which took place on December 18, 1818, during the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1819). The battle was a significant engagement in the conflict between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire for control over the region. In the photograph, we see Murray being carried on a stretcher by a group of British soldiers, their faces determined and focused as they make their way through the chaos of the battlefield. The colonel, dressed in his military uniform, clutches his sword tightly in one hand, despite his injury. The scene around them is one of intense battle, with soldiers from both sides engaged in hand-to-hand combat. The Maratha troops, easily identified by their distinctive turbans, can be seen attacking the British forces with swords and other weapons. Despite being severely wounded, Murray's bravery and leadership were instrumental in the British victory at Talneir. The rescue of the colonel was a crucial turning point in the battle, as it allowed the British forces to regroup and continue their advance. The successful outcome of the battle marked a significant step towards British dominance in the region and the eventual end of the Third Anglo-Maratha War. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers involved in this historic conflict, and the importance of leadership and resilience in the face of adversity.
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