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The temple at Ghat, Cawnpore

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Stock #:415366
Type: Postcard
City: Kanpur
Country: India
Postmark: 1903 Jul-17
Postmark City: Neemuch
Postmark State: India
Stamp: 1anna
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
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The Temple at Ghat, known as the Fisherman's Temple or Temple of Hurdeo, where a squadron of troopers concealed themselves to attack the garrison from Cawnpore promised by the rebels a safe passage down the river to Allahabad. From the Temple a murderous fire was opened on the defenceless men, women, and children huddled together in burning boats

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