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Conquest of
Scinde, India, 1843
showing military art prints of the Battle of Meeanee, Battle of Hyderabad
also known as the Battle of Scinde. Historical military prints of Sir Charles
Napiers Victory over the Baluchis at Meeanee.
Battle of Hyderabad March 24th
1843. After the British Victory at Meanee (also spelt
Miani) General Sir Charles Napier continued his advance to the Indus
River. and attacked the Sind Capital of Hyderabad. Scinde was defended by
20,000 troops under the command of Shir Mohammed. Napier with the support
of artillery. stormed the city with a force of only 6,000 men. The
Baluchistanis resistance collapsed and were routed and Scinde came under
British rule.
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Battle of Hyderabad, 24th March 1843 by Terence Cuneo.
The painting depicts Royal Horse Artillery 1st Troop under the command of Major Leslie (mounted in the foreground) galloping across the front of the infantry - the Cheshire Regiment, to bring his guns into action close to the enemy. Major Leslie ordered Lt Smith to go forward to find new gun positions but he is shown being cut down by the enemy on the left of the picture. The battle lasted three hours and the Mohammed had lost approximately 7,500 men with the British losses being 270. Sir Charles Napier stated the battle had been won due to the actions of the 1st Troop Bombay Horse Artillery and the Cheshire Regiment. N Battery are now part of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery and celebrate the 24th of March as Hyderabad day.
Old 1970s edition prints. Image size 32 inches x 19 inches (81cm x 48cm). Price £60.00
Slightly damaged 1970s edition prints. Image size 32 inches x 19 inches (81cm x 48cm). Price £45.00
ITEM CODE DHM1554
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Battle of Meanee, (17th February 1843) by George Jones.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm). Price £45.00
ITEM CODE DHM0192
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| Sir Charles Napier led a small force of 2,500,
consisting of native infantry and cavalry and one British regiment, The
Cheshire Regiment, against the Baluchi Army of the Ameers of Scinde. The
desert fortress of Emaun Ghur was destroyed and then, on the 17th February
1843, Napier's small force defeated 30,000 Baluchis at Meeanee. A month
later the Baluchis were defeated again at Hyderbad. The province of Scinde
fell into British hands and the Cheshire Regiment gained the honours of
Meeanee, Hyderbad and Scinde. The honours of Meeanee and Hyderbad are
shared with some Indian Regiments. That of Scinde is borne by The Cheshire
Regiment alone. |
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