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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 146 Subject Forts and Fortifications

61. Photo 146/1(320)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(320)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Approach to the main gate and the ditch before it. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder Ali Khaun, but was subsequently deprived of any military valu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

62. Photo 146/1(321)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(321)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Inside the main gate. The place dates back to the Hindu sovereigns of Visiapur who were conquered by Hyder Ali. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

63. Photo 146/1(322)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(322)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee or Mirzee Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
A tower on the edge of the deep moat. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder Ali Khaun, but was subsequently deprived of any military value by a detac...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

64. Photo 146/1(323)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(323)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee or Mirzee Fort interior. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
The rear of the tower shown above (322) and the distant prospect from it. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder Ali Khaun, but was subsequently depri...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

65. Photo 146/1(364)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(364)
Title:
Bednore Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography The gate out of which marched General Mathews and about 1200 of his men, having capitulated to Tipu Sultan on terms. It being agreed that they should pile their arms on glacis and then be permitted to march to Sadashevgad for repatriation to Bombay. One of the p...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

66. Photo 146/1(367)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(367)
Title:
Bednore Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography About 50 miles from Kundapure. In Tipu Sultan's dominions. Now in Mysore State. A protected sentry box with wide prospect from it, and as it was in 1933.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

67. Photo 146/1(368)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(368)
Title:
Bednore Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography About 50 miles from Kundapure. In Tipu Sultan's dominions. Now in Mysore State. View from the gateway bastion of the fort.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

68. Photo 146/1(369)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(369)
Title:
Bednore Fort, main gateway of unhappy and tragic memory. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography About 50 miles from Kundapure. In Tipu Sultan's dominions. Now in Mysore State.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item