Genre: Architectural Photography Top of broken pillar in foreground with the famous Sarnath lion capital standing on the ground beyond. Duplicate at Photo 17/3 (41). Subjects = architectural elements; edict pillars; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Buddhist); lats; Reading Collection...
Mir Usman Ali Khan, 1923, Nizam of Hyderabad (Deccan) [signed beneath print]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Portrait Photography Head and shoulders portrait. Subjects = Indian rulers; Reading Collection Location = Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad (A.P.); India
H.E. Lord Reading inspecting the Guard of Honour at Hyderabad Station. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events Lancers of the Hyderabad Regular Troops lined up on the platform. Subjects = guards of honour; military (general); Reading Collection; state troops; viceregal tours Location = Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad (A.P.); India
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the main facade of the Faluknama Palace, built in classical style on a hill overlooking the city. Constructed in 1872 as the private residence of a prominent businessman, and later purchased by the Nizam, it was little used except as a guest hous...
H.E. Lord Reading inspecting the Guard of Honour at Falukhnuma Castle [Hyderabad]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events Subjects = guards of honour; military (general); military bands; Reading Collection; state troops; viceregal tours Location = Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad (A.P.); India
H.E. Lord Reading and H.E.H. the Nizam arrive at the Falakhnuma Castle [Hyderabad]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events The Viceroy alighting from a car at the entrance to the Falakhnuma Palace. Taken from a similar view point to the preceding print. Subjects = guards of honour; military (general); military bands; Reading Collection; state troops; viceregal tours Location = Andhra Pr...