Palace on the hill adjoining the Bund of the Jaisamand lake [Dhebar Lake]. Photographer: Unknown
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Photograph of the hilltop palace from the 'Reading Collection: Views of Udaipur taken by an unknown photographer c.1910. This view shows the dam at Jaisamand Lake and the hilltop palaces. Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, lies about 52 km south-east of Udaipur and is the second-largest ...
The Cavalry [Lashkar, Gwalior]. Photographer: Desai, R. L.
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Genre: Historical Events Distant view of Gwalior Cavalry riding past the Viceroy's stand. Subjects = cavalry; Indian Army; military (general); military ceremonies; Reading Collection; state troops; viceregal tours Location = India; Lashkar; Madhya Pradesh
[Ceremonial barge at the Government House garden party, Mandalay.] Photographer: Ahuja, D.A.
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Genre: Historical Events View of the interior of the ceremonial barge: 'a magnificent example of Burmese workmanship built in the style of a Kalawait Paung...a bird of good omen. The barge was beautifully decorated with gold tinsel, and inside it were gay curtains and dainty chairs, whilst for ...
[Ceremonial barge at the Government House garden party, Mandalay.] Photographer: Ahuja, D.A.
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Genre: Historical Events The Viceroy, Lady Reading and Sir Harcourt Butler seated in the barge. A less clear photograph than the preceding print. Subjects = barges; garden parties; local craft; official events; Reading Collection; transport; viceregal tours; water transport Location = Burma; ...