INDIAN SELF-SACRIFICE
When the ruler of Narsingh, in central India, rides with his wives in procession, subjects throw themselves beneath his wheels to gain glory : their bones are treasured as relics
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Picture No
10062407
Media ID
48885343
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
engraving by Theodor de Bry in Icones omnium gentium' 1599
Date
1599


