The interior of the Diwan-i Khass, with the Khwabgah and the Scales of Justice beyond. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
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The interior of the Diwan-i Khass, with the ‘qanats’ removed. 7.5 by 14 cm, within an embossed frame.
William Fraser's tomb outside St. James's Church, Delhi. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
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William Fraser’s tomb outside St. James’s Church, Delhi. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i qabr-i Vilyam Fayzar saheb bahadur.’ ‘The Remains interred beneath this Monument were once animated by as brave and sincere a Soul as ever was vouchsafed to Man by his Creator. A Brother in Friendship has caused i...
The Tasbih Khana or Emperor's private quarters, viewed from the north. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s)
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The Tasbih Khana or Emperor’s private quarters, viewed from the north. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i ‘aqab-i tasbih khana dar divan-i khass. ‘amal-i Mazhar ‘Ali Khan.’
The Emperor's throne beneath Shah Jahan's Scales of Justice in he Tasbih Khana. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s)
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The Emperor’s throne beneath Shah Jahan’s Scales of Justice in the Tasbih Khana. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i andarun-i tasbih khana … divan-i khass. ‘amal-i Mazhar ‘Ali Khan.’
East face of the palace of the Red Fort Delhi. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s)
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East face of the palace of the Red Fort Delhi. Inscribed below with the names of the buildings: ‘shah burj; moti mahal; asad burj;’ and ‘naqsh-i rukar-i qil’a-i Dar al-Khalafa-i Shajahanabad az-taraf-i. ‘amal-i Mazhar ‘Ali Khan.’
The Qudsia Bagh. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s)
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‘The Koodseea Bagh.’ Inscribed: …’naqsha-i qudsiyya bagh dar’ …’ vali ‘ahd bahadur. ‘amal-i Mazhar ‘Ali Khan.’ Note: the garden of Nawab Qudsia Begum on the Jumna north of the palace, the same view as in the Daniells’ aquatint.