The Gomti [River] invades Lucknow but the Imambara Asafuddaulah the only building of the Husainabad Trust affording shelter to heaps of distressed people. Its Court-yard is, however, under water. [continues] Photographer: Beg, M.M.
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Genre: Historical Events Caption continues: 'To extreme left is seen in a boat the Trustee N. Murtaza Husain Khan. Saiyid Wajid Husain, Secretary, is knee-deep in water transporting provisions'. Subjects = disasters; floods; Reading Collection
The members of the Relief party are seen escorting the refugees in relief boats. [Lucknow]. Photographer: Beg, M.M.
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Genre: Historical Events Similar to preceding print, with boat at the base of the tower. Subjects = clocktowers; disasters; floods; Indian architecture; Indo-Saracenic; Reading Collection
The rescue party leaves the Imambara. The Imambara court-yard is at the mercy of Gomti's waters. The Duldul-wooden-horse, a famous piece of ancient art, is bravely sinking beneath the flood. [Lucknow]. Photographer: Beg, M.M.
The relief party comes through the first gate of the Imambara. The Municipal Commissioners in white caps greet them. [Lucknow]. Photographer: Beg, M.M.
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Genre: Historical Events Side view, the Gumati River visible in the background. Subjects = disasters; floods; Reading Collection
The Husainabad Road at the Victoria Park crossing is 12 feet under water. The relief party on boats are proceeding in various directions. [Lucknow]. Photographer: Beg, M.M.
The Assistant Commissioner and his wife with the Relief Party. They proceed to Pura Mohania, close by Husaianabad, which is converted into an island. [Lucknow]. Photographer: Beg, M.M.
Naubat Khana, an ancient structure of the Nawabi days, six feet in water, men, women and children occupying its many stories. Under the supervision of Nawab Murtaza Husain Khan and Saiyid Wajid Husain, food is distributed to the refugees. [Lucknow]. Photographer: Beg, M.M.
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Genre: Historical Events General view of the building, with boats in the foreground. Subjects = disasters; floods; Reading Collection