Hindoostan Collection (#2)

The Social Science Congress at Sheffield: Sir Manockjee Cursetjee...on education in India, 1865. Creator: Unknown
education in India, 1865. View of '...the meeting, on Friday, of the Educational Department, Mr. Thomas Chambers, M.P., presiding, when Sir Manockjee Cursetjee, a Parsee gentleman of Bombay

The new Oriental Bank and Share-Market, Bombay, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The new Oriental Bank and Share-Market, Bombay, 1865. 'The style of architecture is Italian; but, while the lower portion is wholly built of stone and rusticated

Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, [India], 1864. The exhibition '...was opened by Sir Robert Montgomery, K.C.B., the Lieutenant-Governor of the province

The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs

Camel-carriage used by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Camel-carriage used by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub, [India], 1864. Engraving from a photograph by 'Messrs. Howard, Shepherd, and Bourne, of Calcutta, taken at Government House

Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, [Lucknow, India], 1864. Engraving of a photograph, of '...the scene on Saturday, the 2nd of January

Cattle-looting on the frontier of Scinde, 1864. Creator: J. A. B
Cattle-looting on the frontier of Scinde, 1864. 'The practice of cattle-stealing still flourishes in the hill districts of northern India

Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. [This type of carriage] '...was first tried in the early part of the year 1862

The Taeping Rebellion in China: troops of the Quinsan Garrison..., forming square, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: troops of the Quinsan Garrison, under Major Gordon, forming square, 1864. Engraving from a photograph

India, Hindustan, 1782
2902855 India, Hindustan, 1782; (add.info.: India, Hindustan, 1782.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Agricultural Exhibition at Roorkee, North-West Provinces of India: general view, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Agricultural Exhibition at Roorkee, North-West Provinces of India: general view, 1864. Engraving of a photograph by Mr. James Freeman

Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Creator: C. R
Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Engraving of a photograph by Messrs. Raybon

Farewell banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Farewell banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee, [modern Karachi, Pakistan], 1864....the European residents...gave a farewell entertainment to that gallant corps...the whole regiment

The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence

Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Engraving from a photograph. The group consists of the district Superintendent, two Inspectors, a head constable, a constable, and a sowar

A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. The Illustration affords another evidence of the elephant's sagacity

Cotton from India: a cotton convoy - night encampment under a banyan-tree, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Cotton from India: a cotton convoy proceeding from Rewah towards the Ganges - night encampment under a banyan-tree, 1862....a small convoy of solid wooden-wheeled carts, pad bullocks

Cotton from India: a cotton fleet descending the Ganges - casting off from Mirzapore, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Cotton from India: a cotton fleet descending the Ganges - casting off from Mirzapore early in the morning, 1862. Boats en route to...Calcutta, for the purpose of shipping the cotton to Europe

Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India: Sir William Denison, Governor of Madras, planting the first tree in a new plantation, 1862. Mr

Indian rebel, Zahoor-ool-Hoosein, recently captured, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Indian rebel, Zahoor-ool-Hoosein, recently captured, 1862. Engraving from a photograph...taken at Poona by Lieutenant-Colonel I. D

The Punjaub Exhibition Building at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Punjaub Exhibition Building at Lahore, [India], 1864. An exhibition of the products, manufactures and arts of the Punjaub is about to be held...The building is of brickwork...with two small

The Hornbills, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
The Hornbills, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1864. We lately mentioned that Mr. Thompson, the head keeper of the Zoological Society's Gardens in Regent's Park

Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1864. Captain A. E. Paske, the Deputy-Commissioner of the district [of Gujarat, has sent] a photograph, taken at his request by Messrs

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

A stampede of jackals through the environs of Calcutta, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A stampede of jackals through the environs of Calcutta, 1864. A walk through Calcutta about midnight reveals to the European stranger many curious sights

India's soldiers in France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
India's soldiers in France, between c1914 and c1915

Indian soldier cooking, in France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Indian soldier cooking, in France, between c1914 and c1915. An Indian soldier cooking outside over an open fire in France during World War I

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Creators: Thomas Daniell, William Daniell
The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Series: Oriental Scenery; Edition: Quarto Prints

The Finding of the Body of Tippoo Sultan, published 1800. Creator: Samuel William Reynolds
The Finding of the Body of Tippoo Sultan, published 1800

Inside View of the Palace at Bangalore, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
Inside View of the Palace at Bangalore, 1794

View of Maugree Pagodas, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
View of Maugree Pagodas, 1794

View of the Inside Gate at Bangalore, Mysore, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
View of the Inside Gate at Bangalore, Mysore, 1794

View of the Delhi Gateway After It Was Repaired, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
View of the Delhi Gateway After It Was Repaired, 1794

Untitled, c.1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Untitled, c.1865. Portrait of two couples with Indian servant

Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858

A Sikh Temple in Umritzir - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Sikh Temple in Umritzir [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Umritzir, the religious capital of the Sikh people, was first constituted a holy city by Arjoon, fourth Gooroo

Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir - reading the Grunt'h, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir [in India] - reading the Grunt'h - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. The Gooroos are the spiritual guides of the Sikhs

Antelope-Hunting in India - Preparing to Return, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Antelope-Hunting in India - Preparing to Return, 1858. Engraving from sketches by Captain W. R. Goodall, of the Military Train, who writes:.the antelope has been run into and killed

Antelope-Hunting in India - The Chase, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Antelope-Hunting in India - The Chase, 1858. Engraving from sketches by Captain W. R. Goodall, of the Military Train, who writes:.the antelope, a half-grown buck, is dead beat

Antelope-Hunting in India - Antelopes driven from Cover, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Antelope-Hunting in India - Antelopes driven from Cover, 1858. Engraving from sketches by Captain W. R. Goodall, of the Military Train, who writes:.some men

Antelope-Hunting in India - Antelopes Startled, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Antelope-Hunting in India - Antelopes Startled, 1858. Engraving from sketches by Captain W. R. Goodall, of the Military Train....the antelopes are represented as startled by another group rushing

The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. This animal is a native of certain parts of the Western Himalayas, and is likewise found in the high ranges of Persia and Affghanistan

Statue of Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, to be placed in the Townhall of Calcutta, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Statue of Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, to be placed in the Townhall of Calcutta, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs, Caldesi and Montocchi

Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. The British entertaining themselves in Burma. The officers of the garrison at Rangoon wound up their Monsoon Meeting with two pony steeplechases

Railway Bridge for India: the Pier Frames, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Railway Bridge for India: the Pier Frames, 1858....the Keeal and Huttohur Bridges, which have just been constructed for the East Indian Railway Company by Messrs

Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Major-General Carmichael

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"Hindoostan: A Tapestry of Rich Heritage and Cultural Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of Hindoostan, where history unfolds through captivating tales and mesmerizing art. From the valiant exploits of The Gordon Highlanders to the vibrant strokes depicting a princess immersed in melodic bliss, this diverse land beckons with its myriad wonders. In 1897, Piper Findlater's heroic feat at Dargai earned him the prestigious Victoria Cross, symbolizing bravery amidst adversity. This remarkable story resonates even today, reminding us of the indomitable spirit that defines Hindoostan. The painting "Lakshmi" transports us to an era shrouded in mystery as we witness a princess entranced by soul-stirring melodies played by female musicians. Created in 1894 by an unknown artist, it captures the essence of grace and elegance that permeated Hindoostani royalty. Travel back further in time to 1835 when William Daniell immortalized Calcutta from Garden House Reach. His brushstrokes vividly depict a bustling cityscape adorned with architectural marvels that stand tall till this day – a testament to Hindoostan's rich past. Delve deeper into mythology with "Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, " an exquisite artwork dating back to around 1800. Its creator remains unknown but their skill is evident as they bring alive Hanuman's legendary strength and devotion on canvas. Johan Zoffany takes us on a journey to Lucknow in 1790 through his masterpiece "Colonel Mordaunt watching a cockfight. " Amidst cheers and excitement, we catch glimpses of colonial India's social fabric intertwined with traditional customs – a fascinating blend unique to Hindoostan. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon The Prince of Wales standing alongside Maharajah Gwalior during his Indian tour in 1921.