Indian Architecture Collection

Agra, Taj Mahal (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Agra, Taj Mahal (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, City Palace, Lotus Gate

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, City Palace, Peacock Gate

Carved lotus flowers, detail from an exterior wall, 1643 (marble)
DND184163 Carved lotus flowers, detail from an exterior wall, 1643 (marble) by Lahori, Ustad Ahmad (fl.1630-47); Taj Mahal, Agra, India; Dinodia

Carved lotus flower, detail from an exterior wall, 1643 (marble)
DND184162 Carved lotus flower, detail from an exterior wall, 1643 (marble) by Lahori, Ustad Ahmad (fl.1630-47); Taj Mahal, Agra, India; Dinodia

Portrait of Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and the Taj Mahal which he built to house the tomb of his wife
DND184169 Portrait of Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and the Taj Mahal which he built to house the tomb of his wife (gouache & w/c on paper) (see 184173 for pair) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lotus flowers, detail from an exterior wall, 1643 (marble and pietra dura)
DND184164 Lotus flowers, detail from an exterior wall, 1643 (marble and pietra dura) by Lahori, Ustad Ahmad (fl.1630-47); Taj Mahal, Agra, India; Dinodia

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, City Palace

The capital of Maldives from the sky. Aerial view on male the capital city of maldives. overcrowded island in the indian ocean blue ocean sea

Aerial view of Udaipur town from the City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

The Small Emaumbara, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310702 The Small Emaumbara, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Ali Shahs (r.1837-1842) tomb

The Secundra Bagh showing the Breach of Gateway, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310700 The Secundra Bagh showing the Breach of Gateway, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Lucknow, shortly after the siege, 1857 (b / w photo)
NAM280926 Lucknow, shortly after the siege, 1857 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum

Sadut Alis Mausoleum, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM280925 Sadut Alis Mausoleum, Lucknow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

The Chalees Satoon, in the Fort of Allahabad on the River Jumna
STC136030 The Chalees Satoon, in the Fort of Allahabad on the River Jumna, from Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan, 1795 (colour litho) by Daniell

Lady seated in a Pavilion with attendants, from the Small Clive Album
STC140523 Lady seated in a Pavilion with attendants, from the Small Clive Album (opaque w/c on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Ruined palace, c. 1858 (sepia photo)
NAM280852 Ruined palace, c.1858 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Abandoned house, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM280831 Abandoned house, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Indian palace, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM280830 Indian palace, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Indian palace, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM280829 Indian palace, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

The Husainabad Emambara and Tomb of Mahomed Ali Khan, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310694 The Husainabad Emambara and Tomb of Mahomed Ali Khan, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

The Place in which the Gen Neil was killed in the Chinese Bazaar, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310696 The Place in which the Gen Neil was killed in the Chinese Bazaar, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

The Tomb of Saadat Ali in the Kaiserbagh Palace, Lucknow, 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM310684 The Tomb of Saadat Ali in the Kaiserbagh Palace, Lucknow, 1858 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Indian Architecture, the Residence of a Rich Banker at Adjmir (engraving)
3638088 Indian Architecture, the Residence of a Rich Banker at Adjmir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Architecture)

The Kudmsee Russool (b / w photo)
NAM310703 The Kudmsee Russool (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

The Kings Palace in the Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310718 The Kings Palace in the Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Kings Audience Hall (photo)
EAM293846 Kings Audience Hall (photo) by Indian School, (16th century); Hampi, Karnataka, India; (add.info.: capital of Vijayanagar Empire)

Domed palace, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM280833 Domed palace, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Outside the Taj Mahal, probably illustrated in Photographic Views in Agra
STC170319 Outside the Taj Mahal, probably illustrated in Photographic Views in Agra and Its Vicinity, 1858 (sepia photograph) by Murray

A View of Dasaswanadh Ghat, Benares, during the Dassera Festival
TAY86363 A View of Dasaswanadh Ghat, Benares, during the Dassera Festival by Prinsep, William (1794-1874); Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Dilkoosha Palace (b / w photo)
NAM310706 The Dilkoosha Palace (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Heavily damaged entrance gateway to the Church of Imaumbarah (b / w photo)
NAM310692 Heavily damaged entrance gateway to the Church of Imaumbarah (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Gateway of the small Emaum Bara (b / w photo)
NAM310691 Gateway of the small Emaum Bara (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Large gateway of the Chhota or Husainabad Imambara)

A Gateway leading into the Kaiserbagh, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310687 A Gateway leading into the Kaiserbagh, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Chatta Manzil, Lucknow, 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM310665 Chatta Manzil, Lucknow, 1858 (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Ruined gateway, c. 1858 (sepia photo)
NAM280851 Ruined gateway, c.1858 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Indian palace, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM280834 Indian palace, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Mahanavami Dibba (photo)
EAM293844 Mahanavami Dibba (photo) by Indian School, (16th century); Hampi, Karnataka, India; (add.info.: aka Maison de la Victoire; capital of Vijayanagar Empire)

Indian Architecture (engraving)
1099401 Indian Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Architecture)

The West Side of Bombay Green, India, from Voyage to the East Indies
TRV227740 The West Side of Bombay Green, India, from Voyage to the East Indies by John Henry Grose, 2nd edition, 1766 (engraving) by English School

Graveyard at a residency at Lucknow, c. 1858 (sepia photo)
NAM280853 Graveyard at a residency at Lucknow, c.1858 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum

Palace gateway, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
NAM280832 Palace gateway, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Part of the City of Patna, on the River Ganges, from Oriental Scenery
STC136034 Part of the City of Patna, on the River Ganges, from Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan, 1795 (colour litho) by Daniell

Palace, Bombay, India

Perawa Palace, Malwa, Central India (w / c on paper)
BAL32136 Perawa Palace, Malwa, Central India (w/c on paper) by Cotman, John Sell (1782-1842); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Ruins of the Palace at Madurai, 1798 (colour litho)
XCF29422 The Ruins of the Palace at Madurai, 1798 (colour litho) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); British Museum, London

Ruins of the Palace at Madurai, engraved by Thomas and William (1769-1837) Daniell
BAL177081 Ruins of the Palace at Madurai, engraved by Thomas and William (1769-1837) Daniell, published 1798 (colour litho) by Daniell

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"Exploring the Magnificent Indian Architecture: A Journey through Rajasthan and Beyond" Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting world of Indian architecture, where every structure tells a tale of grandeur and opulence. In the heartland of India, Rajasthan's vibrant cities like Jaipur beckon with their architectural wonders that have stood the test of time. One such marvel is the majestic City Palace in Jaipur, an epitome of Rajputana architecture. Adorned with intricate carvings and exquisite details, this sprawling palace complex offers a glimpse into India's regal past. As you wander through its corridors, be sure to marvel at the mesmerizing Lotus Gate, an ornate entrance that exudes elegance and grace. Another gem within the City Palace is the Peacock Gate, a masterpiece adorned with stunning peacock motifs. This intricately designed gateway transports visitors to an era when artistry knew no bounds. Venturing beyond Rajasthan's borders reveals more hidden treasures. The hauntingly beautiful interior of Secundra Bagh takes us back to a somber chapter in history - after witnessing two thousand rebels meet their fate at the hands of British soldiers from 93rd Regiment of Foot during India's struggle for independence. Lucknow too holds its own architectural gems amidst tales of resilience. The Small Emaumbara stands as a testament to Lucknow's rich cultural heritage while offering solace amidst sepia-toned memories captured shortly after siege ravaged this city in 1857. The breach in Gateway at Secundra Bagh serves as a poignant reminder of valor and sacrifice witnessed during those tumultuous times. Meanwhile, Sadut Alis Mausoleum pays homage to one man's legacy etched forever in stone. As we traverse further along our architectural odyssey, we encounter Chalees Satoon nestled within Allahabad Fort on River Jumna – showcasing yet another facet of India’s diverse architectural heritage.