Hissar Collection

Sumneus Khan, Ranghur Mahomedans, formerly Rajpoots, Hissar
STC439683 Sumneus Khan, Ranghur Mahomedans, formerly Rajpoots, Hissar, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Bustee, Hindu, Hissar, from The People of India, by J
STC439688 Bustee, Hindu, Hissar, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Rumelihisari, Istanbul, Turkey - a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. Date: circa 1920s

Kabul, Afghanistan, Seen From The Bala Hissar. From The Age We Live In, A History Of The Nineteenth Century

Anadolu Hisari on the Bosphorus, Constantinople, Turkey
Anadolu Hisari on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey. Date: circa 1902

KABUL / 1840 S
A view of Kabul from the Bala Hissar. Date: 1840 s

The Campaign in Afghanistan: Notes at Kabul: 1
THE CAMPAIGN IN AFGHANISTAN: NOTES AT KABUL: 1. Part of Char Chawk Bazaar. 2. Takht-i-Shah, Cabul Road, from Cabul Bridge. 3. Dehmuzang Gorge, from an Old Bridge across the Cabul River. 4

Rumeli Hisari on the European Side of the Bosphorus, Turkey
The Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II 1451-1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. The castle was completed in 4 months

Istanbul, Turkey - Anadolu Hisari and Bridge over Goksu
Istanbul, Turkey - Fortress on the Anatolian Shore (Anadolu Hisari, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus) and the Bridge over the Goksu River (Sweet Waters of Asia Minor). Date: circa 1922

Istanbul, Turkey - A Tower of the Roumeli Hisari Date: circa 1922

Istanbul, Turkey - Rumeli Hisari in silhouette
Istanbul, Turkey - A Tower of the Rumeli Hisari in silhouette seen through an arch. Date: 1927

Istanbul, Turkey - Rumeli Hisari on the Bosphorus Date: 1927

Istanbul, Turkey - Bosphorus View between Bebek and Rumeli Hisari. Date: 1927

The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey - Rumeli Hisari
Part of the Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II in 1451-1452, prior to his conquering of Constantinople

THE CAMPAIGN IN AFGHANISTAN: NOTES AT KABUL: 1. Part of Char Chawk Bazaar. 2. Takht-i-Shah, Cabul Road, from Cabul Bridge. 3. Dehmuzang Gorge, from an Old Bridge across the Cabul River. 4

Rumeli Hisari - Istanbul, Turkey
Part of the Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II 1451-1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. The castle was completed in 4 months

Tower at the Rumeli Hisari
A Tower at the Rumeli Hisari (European Side of Constantinople) looking away from the Black Sea down the Bosphorus

View toward the Black Sea - Constantinople
Panoramic view from the Asian side of the Bosphorus, looking toward the Black Sea with Rumeli Hisari on the European Side

Constantinople - Muezzin - Call to prayer in village of Rumeli Hisari

Constantinople - Fountain
Constantinople, Turkey. View in Asia Minor on Asian side of Bosphorus. One of the Princes Islands is shown and Anadolu Hissari (Castle/Fortification) - mouth of the Goksu Deresi ( the sky stream)

The Rumeli Hisari - Constantinople
View toward the Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II 1451-1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. The castle was completed in 4 months

Visit of German Kaiser to Turkey
The Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey for an official state meeting with Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918). They are visiting the German School at Constantinople

Trabzon - Fortress & Lighthouse
Fortress of Guzel-Hissar (The " Good Castle" ) and the Lighthouse at Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province

Trabzon, Turkey - Guzel-Hissar & Greek College
The Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek College in the foreground and the Guzel-Hissar in the rear at Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province

Sweet Waters of Asia Minor
The Sweet Waters of Asia Minor and a view of the Castle - the Anadolu Hisari

Constantinople - Rumeli Hisari
View toward the Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II 1451-1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. The castle was completed in 4 months

Laodicea - Turkey
Remains of the entrance at Laodicea on the Lycus (Latin: Laodicea ad Lycum, also transliterated as Laodiceia or Laodikeia - earlier known as Diospolis and Rhoas)

Cabul Royal Palace
Bala-Hissar and the royal palace

Cabul General View
General view of Cabul from the Bala Hissar

Afganistan Kabul
The Bala Hissar, the citadel of the city

Medressa i-Kuhna, near Dushanbe, Hissar, Tajikistan, Central Asia

Fortress of Hissar, Tajikistan, Central Asia, Asia

Fortress of Hissar, Tajikistan, Central Asia

Turkey / Dardanelles 3 / 6
Dardanelles: Rumili Hissar (Chateau Kilid- ul-Bahr) with travelling musicians

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Hissar, a city with a rich history and diverse cultural influences. From the time of Sumneus Khan to the reign of Ranghur Mahomedans, it has witnessed the transformation of its inhabitants, formerly Rajpoots. Bustee, a vibrant neighborhood in Hissar, showcases the harmonious coexistence between Hindu and Muslim communities. But Hissar is not limited to just India. In Istanbul, Turkey stands Rumelihisari and Anadolu Hisari on either side of the Bosphorus Strait. These magnificent fortresses have stood tall for centuries, guarding this strategic waterway. Traveling back in time to 1840s Kabul, Afghanistan offers us a glimpse from the Bala Hissar - an elevated view that captures both beauty and turmoil. The Campaign in Afghanistan left lasting impressions on this historic city. Returning to present-day Istanbul brings us face-to-face with Rumeli Hisari once again. Its silhouette against the skyline tells tales of conquests and triumphs throughout history. And nearby lies Anadolu Hisari along with its picturesque bridge over Goksu River. As we explore Istanbul further, we encounter another tower belonging to Roumeli Hisari - yet another reminder of its architectural grandeur. This city truly embraces its past while embracing modernity at every corner. Finally, standing by Rumeli Hisari on the shores of Bosphorus allows one to appreciate its commanding presence as it overlooks this vital waterway connecting Europe and Asia. In essence, whether it's Sumneus Khan or bustling neighborhoods like Bustee in India or iconic fortresses like Rumelihisari in Turkey; whether it's glimpses into Kabul's tumultuous past or admiring Istanbul's architectural wonders.