[Great Sikh Gun taken at Ferozshah on the Night of December 21, 1845, Government House, Calcutta] 1858 - 1861

This 1858-1861 photograph by John Constantine Stanley depicts a large cannon, the "Great Sikh Gun," captured by the British during the Second Anglo-Sikh War. The gun is displayed in front of Government House in Calcutta, now Kolkata, India. The image highlights the spoils of war, showcasing the might of the British Empire. The precise historical context of this photograph, like the location of the gun's origin, requires further research. This work is an important piece of photography that depicts the power dynamics and consequences of colonial wars.