Hallett Collection: Visits to Tamkuhi Raj, Gorakhpur. Photographer(s): Vishwakarma, M.L.
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Black buckram photograph album measuring 270x400mm, with engraved silver plaque stapled to front cover with inscription reading: 'H.E. Sir Maurice Garnier Hallett, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I., I.C.S. Governor of the United Provinces of Agra & Oudh, from Raja Indrajit Pratap Bahadur Sahi, C.I.E., Tamk...
Nirvan Stupa, Kushinagar [Kasia]. His Excellency's visit to the Stupa on Nov. 18, '45. Photographer: Vishwakarma, M.L.
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Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the stupa at Kasia or Kusinagara, the site of the Parinirvana or death of Buddha. Hand-coloured print. Subjects = Hallett Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Buddhist); stupas Location = India; Kasia; Uttar Pradesh
The Governor at tea with the host [?Kasia/Kusinagara]. Photographer: Vishwakarma, M.L.
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Genre: Historical Events Sir Maurice Hallett, the Raja of Tamkuhi and other guests seated at tea inside a luxuriously furnished tent. With posters in background for the Gorakhpur War Plane Fund. Subjects = Hallett Collection; Indian rulers; official visits; social life; tea parties Location...
His Excellency being received by Raja Tamkohi at the Raj Guest House [Tamkuhi]. Photographer: Vishwakarma, M.L.
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Genre: Historical Events Sir Maurice Hallett descending from an official car. Subjects = cars; Hallett Collection; Indian rulers; official visits; road transport; transport Location = India; Tamkuhi; Uttar Pradesh
His Excellency proceeding to the site to lay the foundation of the Fateh Memorial College [Tamkuhi]. Photographer: Vishwakarma, M.L.
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Genre: Historical Events Subjects = foundation stone ceremonies; Hallett Collection; Indian rulers; official visits; road transport; state carriages; transport Location = India; Tamkuhi; Uttar Pradesh