Title
Widow of Brahmin committing Suttee on husband's funeral pyre
Caption
Widow of Brahmin committing Suttee on husband's funeral pyre. Attempts made by Indian Mohammedan emperors from 16th century to stop practice, then by British, it lingered until at least 1877. Engraving 1815
Date
16th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07100_390004303
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,3Mb (3,2Mb) / 11,8in x 8,0in / 3543 x 2398 (300dpi)