Pune Collection (page 2)

Scouts on Belgian Childrens Day, Pune, India
Scouts of the 1st Kirkee (Khadki) and 1st Poona (Pune) Troops on Belgian Childrens Day, Poona (Pune), India, 10 July 1916. Date: 1916

Hindu man, Poona (Pune), Maharashtra, India. Date: circa 1890s

The Jamsetjee Bund, Poonah, Pune, after a Fresh, India, 1851 Engraving

The Jamsetjee Bund, Poonah, Pune, the Sluices Open, India, 1851 Engraving

Scene in the Diamond Mines of Poonah

Cyornis pallipes
White bellied blue flycatcher (Cyornis pallipes), is endemic bird of western ghats, India

Fortscape
Ancient fort of Lohgad located in western ghats in Maharashtra

Blue skies
Silhouette, blue, sky, cloud, rainy season, tree, India, Western Ghats, Maharashtra, hill, mountain

Precipitous cliff
Harishchandragad Konkan kada (Cliff facing Konkan) geographical structures of western ghats, in India

Raw
the raw nature of sahyadri mountain range during Monsoon season

Hilly Road
Varandha Ghat road full with cloud

Kas Plateau
The Ks Plateau also known as the Ks Pathar falls under the Sahyadri Sub Cluster of Western Ghats which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Indian Nursemaid with perambulator - Pune, India
Indian Nursemaid for a rich European family wheeling a very fine perambulator at Pune, formerly known as Poona (now the eighth largest metropolis in India)

Gandhi addresses university students in Poona, India. Mr Gandhi delivering the convocation address at the Tilak Mehavidyapeth University, Poona, India. 22 September 1924

Scene in the Diamond Mines of Poonah

The Jamsetjee Bund, Poonah, Pune, the Sluices Open, India, 1851 Engraving

The Jamsetjee Bund, Poonah, Pune, after a Fresh, India, 1851 Engraving

Street Shrine in the base of a tree trunk - Pune, India
Street Shrine in the base of a Banyan tree trunk - Pune, India - formerly called Poona, also known as Punya-Nagari, the eighth largest metropolis in India

Pune India - The Railway Junction
Pune (Poona) India - The Railway Junction Date: circa 1907

India - The Bridge at Pune (Poona) over the Sacred Mula-Mutha River Date: circa 1910s

Pune, India - Khadakwasla Water Works
Pune (Poona), India - Khadakwasla Water Works. The original dam (pictured on this postcard), was built in the 1879 as a masonry gravity dam and was the first of its kind in the world. Date: 1910s

Poona Division at Bombay Dock, India, WW1
Troops of the Poona Division embarking at Bombay Docks, India, for service in Mesopotamia at the start of the First World War. Date: October 1914

Title page, Account of the Kingdom of Caubul
Title page, An account of the Kingdom of Caubul, and its dependencies in Persia Tartary, and India; comprising a view of the Afghaun nation, and a history of the Dooraunee Monarchy

Pune, India - Parvati Temple
Pune, India - Parvati Devdeveshwar Temple, built in the Peshwa Dynasty rule Date: circa 1910s

Clothes market, Pune, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Yellow turmeric and red dye for sale, old town, Pune, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Laundry drying by the Mula River, with foam from detergent pollution beyond, Pune, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Textiles on street stall, Pune, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Bullock cart, Pune, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

India / Karli Caves 20C
Karli, District of Pune: entrance to the Karli Caves

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"Pune: A Melting Pot of History, Culture, and Chaos" Located in the bustling state of Maharashtra, India, a city that encapsulates the essence of modern-day India while still preserving its rich historical heritage. As you navigate through the chaotic traffic on Koregaon Road, you can't help but be fascinated by the juxtaposition of old and new. One glimpse at Deccan British War Hospital takes you back to a time when Poona was an important military base during colonial rule. The Connaught Hotel stands as a testament to the city's grandeur and elegance from yesteryears. Transportation has always played a vital role in Pune's development. The Bombay-Poona Mail served as a lifeline connecting this vibrant city with other parts of India via Great Indian Peninsula Railway in the early 1900s. The Jamsetjee Bund, an iconic landmark engraved in history, showcases Pune's engineering marvels. Artistic engravings like "Pie-Sticking" at Poonah depict cultural traditions that have stood the test of time. Sassoon General Hospital serves as a beacon of hope for countless out-patients seeking medical care. Pune's natural beauty is not to be overlooked either. The serene boating scene captured in black and white reminds us that amidst chaos lies tranquility waiting to be discovered. As you wander through its streets, you encounter friendly faces like that Hindu countryman who embodies Pune's warm hospitality and diverse population. During times of crisis such as plague outbreaks in Bombay, Poona became a refuge where people sought solace from adversity - showcasing its resilience even during challenging times. Even royalty couldn't resist being captivated by Pune's allure. Prince Albert Victor graced Gunesh Khund alongside Lord and Lady Reay at Government House - leaving behind traces of their visit forever etched into history books.