Cupola taken down from the top of the Kutb, [Delhi]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography Captains Wigram and Baker-Carr standing on steps leading up to the cupola. Designed by Major Robert Smith, the cupola was positioned on top of the Qutb by 1829, however it was universally criticised and taken down in the 1840s. Subjects = architectural element...
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the Qutb Minar. Subjects = Curzon Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic); towers of victory Location = Delhi; Delhi (Qutb); India
Mosque of Altamsh and Iron Pillar, [Delhi]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography Viceregal party including Col Sandbach and Mr Fanshawe standing under the arched gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque with the Iron Pillar in the foreground. Subjects = architectural elements; Curzon Collection; gateways; Indian architecture; Indian architect...
Maharaja Scindia [and] Viceroy. Viceroy's first tiger, Dec 1, 1899, [Gwalior]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events Poor quality snapshot of the Maharaja Scindia and Curzon standing with their feet on dead tigers. This scene was recorded professionally by Deen Dayal at Photo 430/17 (33). Subjects = Curzon Collection; hunting; hunting (tiger); hunting groups; viceregal tours
Going to Tiger shoot, Gwalior, Dec 1899. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events Distant view of the hunting party on elephants heading off to the beat. Subjects = Curzon Collection; hunting; hunting (tiger); viceregal tours