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Subject Forts and Fortifications Level [41] Item

111. Photo 146/1(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(40)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Island of Karanja, all that is left of the lower gateway of the hill fort of Karanja. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The precipitous sides of the hill were ramparts in themselves. Most of the masonry has been undermined by the storm and heat and rolled down the slope. The British found it of no defensive or administrative value and let time take its toll.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

112. Photo 146/1(47)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(47)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Dharamtar Creek, Palee. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A hill fort captured from the Mahrattas is 1919 by Colonel Prother, Bombay Army. On that occasion the sound of his mortars (cannons were of little use at that elevation) could be heard in Bombay. The vicinity is noted locally for its hot sulphur springs, at one of w...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

113. Photo 146/1(48)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(48)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Dharamtar Creek, Palee. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A hill fort captured from the Mahrattas is 1919 by Colonel Prother, Bombay Army. On that occasion the sound of his mortars (cannons were of little use at that elevation) could be heard in Bombay. The vicinity is noted locally for its hot sulphur springs, at one of w...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

114. Photo 146/1(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(56)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The island sea fort of Kenheri. Stones from the walls intermixed with the native rocks.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

115. Photo 146/1(61)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(61)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The only landing place on the island of Kenheri. In the days when it was an Angrian stronghold it was commanded by two bastions, one of which is in the picture. The island Angria's customs post from which his galleys went out to demand a 'chouth' from all passing craft not strong enough to defy ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

116. Photo 146/1(62)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(62)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Part of the old ramparts most of which have collapsed into the sea, and from which large quantities have been taken by passing country craft and ballast. The gun in the embrasure was a British institution to warn ships when standing into danger. The Angrians entertained no such humane notions, r...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

117. Photo 146/1(68)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(68)
Title:
Bombay, The Konkun Coast, Kolaba Fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the walls looking towards the barren, waterless island of Hennery. The larger island of Kennery and its lighthouse is away to the left.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

118. Photo 146/1(89)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(89)
Title:
The Kankun Coast, Korlai. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
At the extreme southern end of Korlai are two acute triangles called in military parlance 'scissors', or at times 'hare's ears'. They stand like scissors open and abut to cut. The picture is taken from the triangle nearest the sea and across a dizzy abyss. The water is the inner anchorage and th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

119. Photo 146/1(90)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(90)
Title:
The Konkun Coast, Korlai. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Korlai, when held by the Moghals, had 70 cannons but to meet attack from its precipitous flanks, large stones were rolled down upon the assailants. The Portuguese held the place garrisoned and in full commision up to 1739. With Chaul it was handed over to the Mahrattas in pursuance of the 1740 t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

120. Photo 146/1(92)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(92)
Title:
The Konkun Coast, Korlai. Gateway into the main courtyard on the summit. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography The Portuguese gained their footing on the Bombay coast at the expense of the tributary kings of the Delhi empire. When the intruders settles at Chaul, the opposite side of the river was still held for the kings of Ahmednagar. They built the fortress of Korlai -...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

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