Victoria Memorial, The Archaeological Museum, Peshawar
The Victoria Memorial Hall in Peshawar, established in 1907, evolved from a British colonial ballroom into a significant archaeological museum.
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Ferozi Tawayif of Delhi
The word "tawaif" comes from the Arabic word "taifa", which means "group" or "troupe." In early India, courtesans were often referred to by the Sanskrit word "ganika". These women were skilled in the arts and entertained wealthy patrons.
Devika Rani
Devika Rani was a pioneering figure in Indian cinema, often hailed as the "First Lady of Indian Cinema." Born on March 30, 1908, in Visakhapatnam, she was the grand-niece of the Nobel Prize-winning poet Rabindranath Tagore.
Clive Street (Evening), Calcutta
Sujaan Mukherjee writes of Frank Clinger Scallan's postcards of Calcutta: "The artist may or may not have used photographs as reference, but unlike most photographs that depict churches, public buildings or trams, these drawings recall a city that is
The Museum, Lahore
The Lahore Museum was one of the most significant colonial-era museums in British India, established in 1865 and relocated to its current location shown here on Mall Road in 1894. A few years later it became world famous when Rudyard Kipling began
Morning Sun, Darjeeling
The postmark is illegible, but the message to S. Cook, Esq. Black Friars, Meadown View Road, Plympton, S. Devon, England reads: "Saw Mt. Everest at dawn today it was a lovely sight, have to get up early 3.30 before the mists come.
Young Madras
Postmarked January 30, 1909, mailed to E.G. Joeloor [sp?] Esq., Chapel House, Chapel St. , Camborn, Cornwall, England with this message: "How would you like to go around the promenade like these two kids. Eh? Did you get the money alright? I hope so.
Ganeshkhind Avenue, Poona
Ganeshkhind Road, also known as University Road, is a major thoroughfare in Pune that derives its name from an ancient Ganesh temple called Parvati Nandan Ganpati Temple, dating back to the 17th century.
Military Prison Trimulgherry
The Military Reformatory at Trimulgherry (MRT) stands as a significant colonial-era prison built in 1858, spanning 5 acres in Secunderabad Cantonment.
Miranjani from Govt. House, Nathiagali
The Governor House in Nathia Gali is a historic colonial-era structure that offers stunning views including of Miranjani, the highest peak in the region, with an elevation of 2,992 meters (9,816 feet) above sea level.
