File:A Sikh trooper of the 15th Punjab Infantry after the sacking of Kaisarbagh Palace, by Felice Beato, Lucknow, March or April 1858.jpg

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A Sikh trooper of the 15th Punjab Infantry after the sacking of Kaisarbagh Palace, by Felice Beato, Lucknow, March or April 1858

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English: A Sikh trooper of the 15th Punjab Infantry after the sacking of Kaisarbagh Palace, by Felice Beato (1832–1909), Lucknow [Lakhnau], March or April 1858. Toor Collection. Published: In Pursuit of Empire: Treasures from the Toor Collection of Sikh Art. Exhibited: Empire of the Sikhs, Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London, 12 July-23 Sept 2018.

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The 15th Punjab infantry recruited Mazhbi (‘devoted’) Sikhs, originally from the sweeper caste. Many were not provided uniforms, socks, or boots. They became renowned for their courage and bravery. His clothing and arms was most likely loot taken after Kaisarbagh was sacked.
Date circa March or April 1858
Source Toor Collection, via: [2]
Author
Felice Beato  (1832–1909)  wikidata:Q318352
 
Felice Beato
Alternative names
Felix Beato
Description Italian photographer, journalist, war photographer, photojournalist and architectural photographer
Date of birth/death 1832 (or perhaps as late as 1834) 29 January 1909 (or perhaps as early as 1907)
Location of birth/death Venice, Austria-Hungary Florence, Italy
Work period 19th century
Work location
Yokohama (1863–1877); Istanbul; Myanmar Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q318352

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