The Turkish Gate (Rumi Darwaza), Lucknow. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Rumi dawazah Lakhnau’; in English: ‘Roomy Gate Lucknow.’ 4.5 by 6.75 ins. Note: The Rumi Darwaza or Turkish Gate was built by Nawab Asaf al-Daula (ruled 1775-97) in 1784.
The Martinière, Lucknow. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Kothi Martini Lakhnau’; in English: ‘The Martinière Lucknow.’ 4.5 by 7 ins. Note: The Martinière was the strange baroque palace built by Major-General Claude Martin (1735-1800) who from 1776 served the Nawab of Oudh.