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| Picture No | 10507018 |
| Date | 23rd December 1878 |
| Description | Execution of a Muslim fanatic,1878 |
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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.
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| Source | Engraving by special artist Simpson in the Illustrated London News, 8th Feb 1879, cover page 117. |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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