The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Inspecting troops at Prahsu
British officers inspecting Kossohs, or warriors from a tribe hostile to the Ashanti, at the British camp based at Prahsu. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast
Picture No
10221513
Media ID
46015124
Size
5967px x 4058px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 28 February 1874, page 193
Date
1874
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