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Illustration of an Indian woman holding a flower
Eastern Encounters: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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AFTER ROBERT KER PORTER (1777-1842)

Body of Tippoo Sultaun Recognised by his Family

published 15 Oct 1801

RCIN 750587

Tipu Sultan (r. 1782 – 99), the ruler of Mysore in Southern India, was killed in the East India Company’s assault on Seringapatam (Srirangapatnam) on 4 May 1799. George IV collected many relics of Tipu Sultan and purchased this print and its pair two weeks before they were officially published.
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