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Fine Art Print : Khojak Tunnel and railway, Balochistan, British India
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Khojak Tunnel and railway, Balochistan, British India
Khojak Tunnel (Shela Bagh Tunnel) on the Quetta railway, Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan Province, British India (now in Pakistan), near the border with Afghanistan. Date: circa 1910s
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Abdullah Afghanistan Bagh Balochistan Crenellation Pakistan Quetta Rails Towers Track Tracks Tunnel Kojak Shela
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Khojak Tunnel and Railway from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the 1910s in British India. Witness the engineering marvel of the Khojak Tunnel on the Quetta railway, nestled in the Qilla Abdullah District of Balochistan Province. The train winds its way through the mountainous terrain, offering a glimpse into the history of rail travel and the rich cultural heritage of the region. Bring this stunning piece of history into your home or office and let it tell a story of a bygone era.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph from the early 1910s, the Khojak Tunnel in Balochistan, British India, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of the British colonial administration. Located in the Qilla Abdullah District of the Balochistan Province, near the border with Afghanistan, the tunnel was a crucial part of the Quetta Railway, which connected Quetta with the Indian port city of Karachi and beyond. The image captures the tunnel's impressive entrance, adorned with crenellated towers that evoke a sense of fortification. The railway tracks, leading into the tunnel, are visible in the foreground, with a train making its way through the dark opening. The rugged terrain and barren landscape that surrounds the tunnel underscore the immense challenge of constructing such an infrastructure in this remote and inhospitable region. The Khojak Tunnel, also known as Shela Bagh Tunnel, was built during the late 19th century and was considered a marvel of engineering at the time. It was designed to provide a vital transportation link between the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia, facilitating the movement of goods, troops, and people. The tunnel's construction was a significant undertaking, requiring the labor of thousands of workers and the use of advanced engineering techniques. As the British Indian Empire expanded, the construction of infrastructure like the Quetta Railway and the Khojak Tunnel played a crucial role in securing the region and facilitating economic development. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of colonial India and the engineering feats that shaped the region's transportation landscape.
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