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Rohilla War, Northern India--Penman, Captain David.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- "Plan of the Rohilah Post and the Road leading to it. October 1774", captioned on verso "Lall dang by Capt. Penman", 365 x 430mm., folding manuscript plan in ink on paper, key reference table, some staining
- paper
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A rare plan of Laldhang, made in the aftermath of the first Rohilla War (1773-1774). This was a British-backed campaign by the wazir of Oudh to drive out the Rohillas, Afghan highlanders who had settled in Rohilkhand, northern India. The offensive received support from East India Company troops at the behest of Warren Hastings, the governor general of Bengal, who was keen to form an alliance with the wazir. This action formed one of the central planks of Edmund Burke's subsequent impeachment of Hastings.