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Market and Broadway, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Market and Broadway, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Street market in the foreground with Broadway leading into the distance, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Date: circa 1910s
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of Market and Broadway in Bangalore, Karnataka, India during the 1910s. The image showcases a vibrant street market in the foreground, filled with local shops and vendors displaying an array of wares. The narrow, winding lanes are lined with people, some carrying goods or haggling over prices, while others browse the stalls under the shade of parasols and trees. In the background, the broad, tree-lined road of Broadway stretches into the distance, leading to grand, colonial-era buildings with ornate railings and imposing facades. The British Raj's influence is evident in the telegraph poles and wires that crisscross the scene, symbolizing the intricate network of communication and connection that bound the vast Indian subcontinent to the metropole. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of life in Bangalore during the colonial era, revealing the dynamic interplay between the local and the foreign, the traditional and the modern. The market scene teems with energy and activity, while the buildings in the background stand as testament to the enduring legacy of the British Empire in India.
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