The 'Malik-I-Mydan' Gun 1866

Albumen print | 14.7 x 20.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2946410

Colonel Thomas Biggs (1822-1905)

Description

Oval photograph of the 'Malik-I-Mydan' gun. The large gun is pointing right and is resting on a wooden plank and pile of rocks. There is a man leaning on the gun.

This photograph forms the vignette on the title page of a publication about the architecture of Bijapur. This gun was brought back from Ahmadnagar in the 17th century as a trophy of war and is thought to be the largest medieval cannon in the world.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Colonel Thomas Biggs (1822-1905)
(photographer)

Search the collection Major William Loch
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

14.7 x 20.0 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Karnataka [India]
Bijapur [Karnataka]
Malik-I-Mydan [Bijapur]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Firearms
Guns
References

Alternative title(s)

"MALIK-I-MYDAN" - "THE MASTER OF THE PLAIN"

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