Sir Thomas Munroe
This is a rare and unseen photograph of Sir Thomas Munro taken by Bourne and Shepered during the year 1875 when Prince of Wales visited Madras in 1875. A native sits on the pedestal waiting for Munrolappa to be born again for redressing his grievances. The statue was erected by subscription by inhabitants of Madras and the statue was sculpted by Francis Chantrey in 1834. The statue was brought to Madras by the Ship " The Asia" assembled and erected on Island ground on 23rd October 1839.
Photo : Bourne and Shephered
Photo : Bourne and Shephered
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