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Viceroys House, Delhi
The Viceroys House, New Delhi, India, was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869 - 1944), which was finally completed in 1929. Date: 1930s
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and majesty of the Viceroys House in New Delhi, India, during the 1930s. Designed by renowned British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944), the Viceroys House was the official residence of the British Viceroy, the highest-ranking British representative in India under the British Raj. The house, which took twelve long years to complete, was finally finished in 1929, and its construction marked the pinnacle of British colonial rule in India. The Viceroys House, with its imposing red sandstone façade, sprawling lawns, and meticulously planned gardens, stands as a testament to the grandeur and power of the British Empire at its height. The architectural design of the house is a harmonious blend of classical European and Indian influences, reflecting the colonial power's desire to assert its dominance while also acknowledging the cultural richness of the land it ruled. The photograph captures the Viceroys House in all its splendor, with the sun casting long shadows on the lawns and the trees in full bloom. The image transports us back to an era of colonial rule, a time when the British Raj held sway over India, shaping its political, economic, and social landscape for decades to come.
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