Hindoostan Collection (page 71)

Shoeing a bullock, India, c1927-c1929. Stereoscope Camerascope card detail, from a series titled Peeps into many Lands. Issued with Army Club Cigarettes

Laundry, India, c1927-c1929. Stereoscope Camerascope card detail, from a series titled Peeps into many Lands. Issued with Army Club Cigarettes

Hindu devotee on a bed of nails near the shrine of Kali, Calcutta, India, early 20th century(?)
Hindu devotee doing penance on a bed of nails near the shrine of Kali, Calcutta, India, early 20th century(?). Detail from a stereoscopic card

Richly adorned elephants and carriage of the Maharaja of Rewa at the Delhi Durbar, India, 1903. Detail from a stereoscopic card

State arrival of the Maharaja of Benares at Delhi, India, 1912. Artist: HD Girdwood
State arrival of the Maharaja of Benares at Delhi, India, 1912. Detail from a stereoscopic card. Prabhu Narayan Singh (1855-1931) was Maharaja of Benares from 1889 until his death

The laundry man, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Cavanders Ltd
The laundry man, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Detail from a stereoscopic card issued with Army Club cigarettes

Native sawyers, India, c1927-c1931 Artist: Cavanders Ltd
Native sawyers, India, c1927-c1931. Detail from a stereoscopic card issued with Army Club cigarettes

Bathing ghat, Benares, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: BW Kilburn
Bathing ghat, Benares, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Detail from a stereoscopic card

The Siege of Mooltan (Multan), India, 1849 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The Siege of Mooltan (Multan), India, 1849 (c1857). The Houdah of Mulrajs elephant struck by a cannon ball. The Siege of Multan was precipitated by a revolt in the city after the East India Company

Gaekwars state elephants, Manipuri Bazaar, Bombay, India, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume two, The Fleetway House, London, c1924

Temple to the goddess Parvati, wife of Siva, south-west of Pune, Maharashtra, India, c1924. The hilltop Hindu temple dates from the 18th century when Pune was ruled by the Peshwa dynasty

Indian woman with her child, Calcutta, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Postcard, printed in Germany

Coconut production, India, 20th century. Loading sacks onto a cart

Coconut production, 20th century. Checking boxes of coconut bristles from India in a warehouse

Shahpur district police officers group, India, 1937-1938. Artist: Mool Chand & Son
Shahpur district police officers group, India, 1937-1938

Gateway to the Red Fort, Delhi, India, late 19th or early 20th century. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort as his palace when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi in the mid 17th

Rocks at Colgong on the Ganges, India, 1838. Artist: Edward Goodall
Rocks at Colgong on the Ganges, India, 1838

Death of Bishop Heber, India, 1826. Artist: J Sands
Death of Bishop Heber, 1826. Reginald Heber (1783-1826) was Bishop of Calcutta. He died at Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu after suffering an apoplectic fit while taking a bath

Victory of Cali over the Giant Mahish A sura, with the idols of the Temple of Jagannath, 1809. Artist: J Chapman
Victory of Cali over the Giant Mahish A sura, with the idols of the Temple of Jagannath, 1809

Market in Goa, India, 1599. A print from Jan Huyghen van Linschoten s, Navigatio in Orientem, Frankfurt, 1599

The Tiger Hunt. Artist: AH Payne
The Tiger Hunt

River scene, Central India, c1930s. Artist: Edward E Long
River scene, Central India, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

The bazaar of Lucknow, India, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

The champion shooting team of the 26th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 1896. Artist: T Winter
The champion shooting team of the 26th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896

Three of the chief officers of the household troops of the Nizam of Hyderabad, India, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 10th July 1896

Lieutenant-Colonel GLR Richardson, commander of the 18th Bengal Lancers, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Lieutenant-Colonel GLR Richardson, commander of the 18th Bengal Lancers, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 1896

Plan of the Elephanta Caves, India, 1799. The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai

Durva Agrostis Linearis of Dr Koenig, 1799. Johann Gerhard Koenig (1728-1785) was a German botanist and physician who worked as naturalist for the Nawab of Arcot in India

Interior of a cave temple, Ellora, Maharashtra, India, 19th century (1956). Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long

Asceticism: a group of Mughal ascetics, (1956). From the British Museum, London. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Babur superintending in the Garden of Fidelity, 1508 (1956). Babur (1483-1530) was the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India. Illustration from Memoirs of Babur

The killing of Adham Khan by Akbar, c1600 (1956). Scene from the Akbarnama. The Mughal Emperor Akbar killing Adham Khan, one of his generals, by throwing him down the stairs of the Red Fort in Agra

Shrine of Raiman Shah Doola, Elichpur. Artist: James Gardner
Shrine of Raiman Shah Doola, Elichpur. An Islamic tomb in Achalpur (Ellichpur), Maharashtra, India. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II

Ancient Temple at Kunkhul, With a Madrissa or Ancient College in the Background. Artist: Finden
Ancient Temple at Kunkhul, With a Madrissa or Ancient College in the Background. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II

Ruins at Ettaia, Said to Have Been Caused by the Combat Between Krishna and Kali. Artist: Finden
Ruins at Ettaia, Said to Have Been Caused by the Combat Between Krishna and Kali. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II

Jain Temples, Muktagerri, Specimens of Hindu Architecture. Artist: Finden
Jain Temples, Muktagerri, Specimens of Hindu Architecture. Muktagiri is a Jain pilgrimage site with numerous temples on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India

Infanticide in India, as Practised in the Temples of Canesa. Artist: T Jeavons
Infanticide in India, as Practised in the Temples of Canesa. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner

The Great Temple, Hurdmar. Artist: Finden
The Great Temple, Hurdmar. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co, London & Edinburgh

Asian furniture, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Asian furniture, 1911-1912. Burmese carved and gilt doorway from Mandalay; Buddhist manuscript box and shrine of wood encrusted with coloured glass

Indian troops saluting the Unknown Warrior at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, c1920. The Cenotaph was designed by Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) as the national memorial to the war dead

Women working on the Darjeeling Highway, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Women working on the Darjeeling Highway, India. Stereoscopic card detail

Snake charmers, Delhi, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Snake charmers, Delhi, India. Stereoscopic card details

Sir James Willcocks with General Nanten, Market Square, Merville, France, World War I, 1914-1915. Willcocks commanded the Indian Army Corps from 1914 until 1915

Indian soldiers in the trenches, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Indian soldiers in the trenches, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Temple of Vimal Vasahi, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Temple of Vimal Vasahi, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Interior of one of the Dilwara Temples, a group of Jain temples built by the Chalukyas at the hill station of Mount Abu between the 11th

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631)

Silver cannon of the Maharaja of Baroda, Delhi, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Silver cannon of the Maharaja of Baroda, Delhi, India. Stereoscopic card detail

Jauhri Bazaar, Jeypore, Orissa, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Jauhri Bazaar, Jeypore, Orissa, India. Stereoscopic card detail

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"Hindoostan: A Tapestry of Rich Heritage and Cultural Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of Hindoostan, where history unfolds through captivating tales and mesmerizing art. From the valiant exploits of The Gordon Highlanders to the vibrant strokes depicting a princess immersed in melodic bliss, this diverse land beckons with its myriad wonders. In 1897, Piper Findlater's heroic feat at Dargai earned him the prestigious Victoria Cross, symbolizing bravery amidst adversity. This remarkable story resonates even today, reminding us of the indomitable spirit that defines Hindoostan. The painting "Lakshmi" transports us to an era shrouded in mystery as we witness a princess entranced by soul-stirring melodies played by female musicians. Created in 1894 by an unknown artist, it captures the essence of grace and elegance that permeated Hindoostani royalty. Travel back further in time to 1835 when William Daniell immortalized Calcutta from Garden House Reach. His brushstrokes vividly depict a bustling cityscape adorned with architectural marvels that stand tall till this day – a testament to Hindoostan's rich past. Delve deeper into mythology with "Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, " an exquisite artwork dating back to around 1800. Its creator remains unknown but their skill is evident as they bring alive Hanuman's legendary strength and devotion on canvas. Johan Zoffany takes us on a journey to Lucknow in 1790 through his masterpiece "Colonel Mordaunt watching a cockfight. " Amidst cheers and excitement, we catch glimpses of colonial India's social fabric intertwined with traditional customs – a fascinating blend unique to Hindoostan. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon The Prince of Wales standing alongside Maharajah Gwalior during his Indian tour in 1921.