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The body of Tippu Sultan is laid out and mourned by a woman and servants. Etching by L. Schiavonetti after R.K. Porter.
Wellcome Collection

The body of Tippu Sultan is laid out and mourned by a woman and servants. Etching by L. Schiavonetti after R.K. Porter.

http://data.europeana.eu/agent/33045 · 1801

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Lettering: The body of Tippoo Sultaun recognised by his family. The body of the sultaun was not found till late in the evening, and then placed in the court of the palace by order of Major General Baird, the next day it was recognised by his family , whose grief on the occasion was extreme, his death depriving them of the only dependance they had in their calamitous situation. Painted by R.K. Porter. Engraved by L. Schiavonetti. V.A

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