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During the Third Mysore War (1790–1792), a British force under Lieutenant-General Lord Cornwallis (1738–1805), Governor-General of India, besieged Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore, in his fortified island capital of Seringapatam. Tipu eventually made peace by ceding a large part of his dominions and a substantial financial settlement to the British. However, Cornwallis also demanded two of Tipu’s sons as hostages to ensure that the Treaty was fulfilled. The young Princes Abdul Khaliq (aged 10) and Mohin-ud-din (aged eight), left their father’s city in some state, mounted on elephants in a procession led by camels and standard bearers, followed by an escort guard. They were received by Cornwallis with a 21-gun salute, and were each presented with a gold watch.
Title
The Reception of the Mysorean Hostage Princes by Marquis Cornwallis, 26 February 1792
Date
c.1793
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 149.2 x W 202.5 cm
Accession number
NAM. 1976-11-86
Acquisition method
gift from Dr D. N. McDonald, 1976
Work type
Painting
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Greater London SW3 4HT England
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