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Fire in Gunj - Simla, c. 1900-30 (b / w photo)
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Fire in Gunj - Simla, c. 1900-30 (b / w photo)
3482687 Fire in Gunj - Simla, c.1900-30 (b/w photo) by Moorli Dhur & Sons (fl.c.1912); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info.: smoke rising from multi-storeyed buildings on a hill); eRoyal Society for Asian Affairs; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22728020
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This photograph titled "Fire in Gunj - Simla, c. 1900-30" takes us back to a bygone era in India's history. Captured by Moorli Dhur & Sons, a renowned photography studio that flourished around 1912, this print is now preserved by the Royal Society for Asian Affairs in London. The image depicts a hill station engulfed in chaos as smoke billows from multi-storeyed buildings on the hillside. The scene evokes a sense of urgency and despair, revealing the devastating aftermath of a fire that ravaged through the tenement buildings of Shimla. In this poignant snapshot, we witness poverty-stricken residents standing amidst the ruins of their humble abodes. Their makeshift shacks stand no chance against the ferocity of nature's wrath. It serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by many during that time. Shimla, once known for its picturesque landscapes and colonial charm, transforms into an inferno-ridden landscape before our eyes. This photograph captures not only the destructive power of fire but also sheds light on social inequality prevalent at that period. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured with meticulous precision by Moorli Dhur & Sons, we are transported back to an era where hardship was etched into everyday life for countless individuals living on these hillsides.
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