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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1002 Language Not applicable Subject Islamic Architecture

1. Photo 1002/1(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(8)
Title:
Mausoleum of Ibrahim Husain Khan, Bhagalpur. Photographer: Garrick, Henry Baily Wade
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography A poor quality view of the tomb, rather dark. Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 422-23: 'This is a very pretty monument, built about 200 years ago by one Ibrahim Hussein Khan....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1002/1(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(39)
Title:
General view of the Mosque of Abu Nasir Khan, with statue lying in foreground, Jajpur, Cuttack District. Photographer: Cornish, William Henry
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 472-475: 'Adjoining the compound of the Subdivisional Office stands a mosque with two minarets. It is about 70 feet long by 80 broad. It has f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1002/2(89)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(89)
Title:
Front view of the old mosque at Tribeni, Hugli District (Mosque of Zafar Khan Ghazi). Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View along arcaded facade, much overgrown. Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 40-41. See also, George Michell (ed), 'The Islamic Heritage of Bengal' (UNESCO, Paris, 1984), p. 135.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1872-1873
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1002/2(90)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(90)
Title:
Interior of Zafar Khan Ghazi's Tomb, Tribeni, Hugli District. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Interior of tomb, in a ruinous state. Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 40-41. See also, George Michell (ed), 'The Islamic Heritage of Bengal' (UNESCO, Paris, 1984), p. 136.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1872-1873
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1002/2(91)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(91)
Title:
Kotwali Darwaza, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the ruined gateway, a poor quality print. Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 436-437: 'The southern or Kotwali gate was a magnificent archway of 51 feet. Under...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1002/2(92)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(92)
Title:
Kotwali Darwaza, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography A closer view of the arch and side of the gateway, with a tree growing through the wall in the foreground. Print in poor condition. See note at print 91.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1002/2(93)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(93)
Title:
General view of the Eastern of Lukachuri Gate, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 434-435: 'The eastern or Luca Chippi gate of the fort appears to have been built by Suja Shah when, long after the desertion of the city, he t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1002/2(94)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(94)
Title:
East view of the Bera Mosque [Bara Sona Mosque?], Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards buildings entirely overgrown with vegetation. A rather dark and indistinct print. Note in T. Bloch, 'A list of the photographic negatives of Indian antiquities in the collection of the Indian Museum: with which is incorporated the list of si...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1002/2(95)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(95)
Title:
Bera Mosque [Bara Sona Mosque?], Gaur: pavilion at south-west corner of enclosure. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of vegetation-encrusted ruins, the building largely invisible. See note at print 94.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1002/2(96)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/2(96)
Title:
General view of the Chamkatti Mosque, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the mosque, in ruinous condition and largely overgrown with vegetation. Briefly described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 444-445: 'There are variously coloured bricks...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item