Battle of Hyderabad, 24th March 1843 by Terence Cuneo [Print]

Artist: Terence Cuneo [browse all Terence Cuneo]

Image size 32 inches x 19 inches (81cm x 48cm)    

We have managed to obtain 80 of these old Terence Cuneo prints which are in good condition considering their age. Please note that this large print has a white border, but has no title or text beneath the image.    

The painting depicts Bombay Horse Artillery 1st Troop under the command of Major Leslie (mounted in the foreground) galloping across the front of the infantry - the Cheshire Regiment, to bring his guns into action close to the enemy. Major Leslie ordered Lt Smith to go forward to find new gun positions but he is shown being cut down by the enemy on the left of the picture. The battle lasted three hours and the Mohammed had lost approximately 7,500 men with the British losses being 270. Sir Charles Napier stated the battle had been won due to the actions of the 1st Troop Bombay Horse Artillery and the Cheshire Regiment. N Battery are now part of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery and celebrate the 24th of March as Hyderabad day.