Photo Session of British Troops In Nizam’s Hyderabad, 1900 Photo
This 1900 photograph captures a photo session in progress featuring British troops in the Nizam’s Hyderabad. A man is seen holding an umbrella to shade the camera atop a porch.
The camera equipment is draped in a black cloth, and British soldiers stand in formation, awaiting the shot. British troops were stationed in Hyderabad as a result of the Subsidiary Alliance system, which the Nizam of Hyderabad entered into with the British East India Company.
This alliance, established in 1798, provided the Nizam with British military protection in exchange for financial support and the recognition of British authority. Essentially, the Nizam became a protectorate of the British, with the British army stationed on his land to safeguard his territory and interests. During the Anglo-Mysore wars, the Nizam’s army helped in defeating Tipu Sultan. Click on image to enlarge.
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Did you know – the Hyderabad ruler was barred from having foreign troops other than British. They were also not allowed to employ any non-British foreign nationals.
From the collection – M. Suriyamoorthy Charcoal Drawing 1964 (#19)., The First Viceroy To Arrive In India By Air, 1943 Photo.
