The Mahtab Manzil, [Barddhaman], with part of the south wing of the palace. (The principal residence of the Maharajadhiraja Bahadur of Burdwan). Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
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Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Anglo-Indian architecture; official residences; Zetland Collection Location = Barddhaman; Burdwan; India; West Bengal
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