Execution of a Muslim fanatic, 1878
The Afghan War: execution of a Ghazi, or Muslim fanatic, at the Peshawur or East Gate, Jellalabad. The Rifle Brigade formed the shooting party, with bundles of wood provided for the immediate cremation of the corpse
Picture No
10507018
Media ID
46695485
Size
3300px x 5451px
(2.1MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving by special artist Simpson in the Illustrated London News, 8th February 1879, cover page 117
Date
23rd December 1878
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