Picture No | 10062407 |
Date | 1599 |
Description | INDIAN SELF-SACRIFICE |
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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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Source | engraving by Theodor de Bry in 'Icones omnium gentium' 1599 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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