Drum and pipe band [Chin Hills Battalion,] Novermber 1929. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait, probably taken at Falam. [Gelatin silver print, 200x139mm]. Subjects = Chin Hills Battalion; military (general); military bands
Genre: Portrait Photography Formal group portrait of Siyin Chin soldiers in the Chin Hills Battalion: 'In 1909 the Govt. sanctioned as an experimental measure the enlistment of 57 Siyin Chins. The success that has resulted in [ie from] this experiement is now well-known. The Siyin has justified...
View of part of camp, with group of Hakas round fire in foreground. [Gelatin silver print, 53x77mm]. Subjects = Chin Hills Battalion; ethnic groups; hakas; military (general); military camps
Genre: Landscape Photography View of thatched lookout, high up in tree above the village. [Gelatin silver print, 52x77mm]. Subjects = Chin Hills Battalion
Naga Hills Expedition, 1929-30. Torch party, Ponnyo. Capt Mavgregor in centre. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events Captain L.E. Macgregor, Assistant Commandant, with members of the party which destroyed the village of Ponnyo on 15-16 January 1930, following the refusal of the chiefs to abide by government regulations. [Gelatin silver print, 77x50mm]. Subjects = Chin Hills Battalion
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
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Date Range:
Jan 1930
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