Government of India
Achkan (jacket) of Tatya Tope
Period: 1814-1859
Dimension: 110 x 40 cm
Source: Victoria Memorial Hall
Description:
This silk achkan or jacket belongs to Ramachandra Pandurang Tope, popularly known as Tatya Tope. He was one of the leaders of the Revolt of 1857, who played a key role in the siege of Gwalior and Cawnpore (Kanpur). This black jacket of Tatya Tope is decorated with golden zari work with a red border.
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