The historical tombs of Shere Afghan, Governor of Burdwan (first husband of Meher-Un-Nissa, afterwards the Mogul Empress Nurjehan), and Kutubbuddin (Emperor Jehangir's foster brother), [Barddhaman]. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
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Genre: Architectural Photography Caption continues: 'These two were killed at the pitched battle, fought between them, at the instigation of the Emperor Jehangir, who had commanded Kutubbuddin to carry away Meher-Un-Nissa by force. These tombs are within the graveyard of Peer Bahram'. Subject...
The mausoleum of Kwhaja [sic] Anwara in Ber, [Barddhaman]. A mahomedan General who came to help Rai Jagat Ram of the Burdwan Family against the insurgents about the year 1700 AD. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
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Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic); tombs; Zetland Collection Location = Barddhaman; Burdwan; India; West Bengal
The Aftab House on Krishna Sagar, [Barddhaman]. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
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Genre: Landscape Photography Caption continues: 'This Tank or Miniature Lake (Krishna Sagar) was excavated during a famine by Rai Krishna Ram of the Burdwan Family towards the end of the 17th Century. In this Tank, while swimming, his son and successor Rai Jagat Ram was foully murdered by one o...