Government House, Ganesh Khind, Poona. Photographer: Dayal, Deen
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Genre: Architectural Photography General view from driveway looking towards the main front with porte-cochere and watertower beyond. Designed by James Trubshawe and completed in 1866, the buildings are now part of the University. Print unsigned, but numbered in style of Deen Dayal. Subjects ...
The Taj from the Fort. Dewan-i-Khas on right [Agra]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Landscape Photography Looking along the curve of the River Jumna from the terrace of the Diwan-i-Khas towards the Taj in the distance. Only part of the Hall of Private Audience is visible at the right. Subjects = Elgin Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic); riv...
Review of Imperial Service Lancers, [Lashkar] Gwalior. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events Viceregal group in foreground. Subjects = Elgin Collection; Imperial Service Troops; Indian Army; military (general); military ceremonies; state troops; viceregal tours Location = India; Lashkar; Madhya Pradesh
Salem Chisti's Tomb, Futtehpur-Sikri. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography General view, slightly distant, of the south front of Shaikh Salim Chishti's tomb, with the tomb of Islam Khan to the right. Subjects = Elgin Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic); tombs
Genre: Historical Events Decorated arch erected to welcome the Viceroy Lord Elgin, with message reading 'All honour to H.E. the Viceroy of India'. Subjects = ceremonial decorations; Elgin Collection; triumphal arches; viceregal tours
Distant view of the Fortress, Gwalior. Maharajah's palaces to right. Musafin Khana, or guest house to left. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Landscape Photography The fortress plateau of Gwalior on the horizon, with the Jai Vilas Palace to the right and the Musafir Khana in the left middleground. Subjects = Elgin Collection