Abdul Collection (page 3)

Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). Colored engraving
Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Colored engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876

Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876-1909). Son of Abdu?lmecit I, succeeded his brother Murat V, deposed by Midhat Pasha. He promulgated a constitution (1876)

Lieutenant Syed Abdul Alajeed during World War I
Indian sportsman, Syed Abdul Alajeed, who held a commission on the Egyptian Front during the First World War. Date: 1917

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra(1903-1990), Prime Minister of the Federation of Malaya, as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961

Dolmabache Palace - Constantinople
One of the wings of the Dolmabache Palace, Constantinople. Commisioned by Abdul Mecit (1839-61) - architect Nikogos Balyn who in collaboration with his Father completed construction in 1853

ABDULLAH I (1882-1951). Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, King of Jordan, 1946-1951. The coronation of King Abdullah I in Amman, Jordan

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The Sultan Abdul Medschids Watch

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Abdul Aziz Khan, Sultan of Turkey, 1867

The Army in India: Camp of Exercise at Hassan Abdul, 1873

TURKEY: KEEPING THE RING. The Sultan of Turkey, Abdul-Hamid II, is represented as being left to fight it out with his insurgent Provinces

ABDUL HAMID II (1842-1918). Sultan of Turkey, 1876-1909. Photographed c1876

Izmir, Turkey - Tower - Jubilee of Sultan Abdulhamid II
Izmir, Turkey - Tower built to commemorate the Jubilee (25th Anniversary of the reign) of Sultan Abdulhamid II. Date: circa 1902

Tower built to commemorate the Jubilee of Sultan Abdulhamid
Tower built to commemorate the Jubilee (25th Anniversary of the reign) of Sultan Abdulhamid II Date: circa 1901

Gamal Abdul Nasser (1918-1970) President of Egypt, with Yasser Arafat (1929-2004) Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) in Cairo, 1969

Judar and His Brother. From Playhour (1957)

KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR (1947-). NÔÇÜ Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor. American basketball player
KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR (1947-). N© Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor. American basketball player, practicing with his UCLA teammates at Freedom Hall on campus, 1969

ABDUL HAMID II (1842-1918). Sultan of Turkey (1876-1909). Wood engraving, English, 1876

Our Abdul the damned. Illustration shows Joseph G. Cannon as the cruel, autocratic Sultan of the Turks, Abdulhamid II, sitting on a throne, smoking a hookah labeled Obstruction, as two men

Ottoman Naval ship the Abdul Medgid Date: circa 1910s

The Restoration of the Constitution
A patriotic postcard celebrating the Constitution of July 1908. Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918) oversaw a period of decline in the power and extent of the Empire

Turkish Sultan Abdulmecid I (1823-1861) - the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Abdul Mejid I, Abd-ul-Mejid I or Abd Al-Majid I Ghazi (Ottoman Turkish)

Sultan Abdulhamid II (1842 - 1918), Emperor of the Ottomans, Caliph of the Faithful. Date: circa 1910

Assembly of Muslims prior to flight to Kabul - Khilafat Move
Picture from the height of the Khilafat Movement against British rule - Peshawar, Pakistan. The Muslim Khilafat Movement led by the Ali Brothers

Sultan of Morocco at Casablanca
Sultan Abd-el-Aziz (IV) of Morocco rides through Casablanca with his Mokhaznis (Moroccan Auxiliary Forces). Date: circa 1907

Turkey Loses Crete
Abdul-Hamid II, sultan of Turkey, grieves as the international powers take Crete away from him and give it to Greece Date: 1901

Paris Exhibition 1900 - Political card
A political card from the Paris Exhibition of 1900. The leaders of the major European nations stand precariously on a Boneshaker carriage, struggling to maintain a fragile peace

Dolmabahce Palace - view from the Bosphorus
Dolmabahce Palace - Late Imperial Palace on the Bosphorus. Commisioned by Abdul Mecit (1839-61) - architect Nikogos Balyn who in collaboration with his Father completed construction in 1853

The Dolmabahce Palace, Constantinople. Commisioned by Abdul Mecit (1839-61) - architect Nikogos Balyn who in collaboration with his Father completed construction in 1853

Visit of German Kaiser to Turkey
The Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey for an official state meeting with Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918). They are visiting the German School at Constantinople

Enver Pasha - watercolour cartoon card
I believe it is now my turn!. An original watercolour depicting Enver Pasha (1881-1922), pro-German, pan-Turkist revolutionary

Turkey - Visit of ther Kaiser Wilhelm II
The visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II (with his wife Augusta Viktoria) to meet with the Turkish Sultan, Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

Sultan Abdul Mecid I (1823 - 1861). His reign was notable for the rise of nationalist movements within the empires territories

Souvenir postcard from Algiers
Algiers, Algeria, North Africa. A souvenir postcard showing the an Arab Street in the Casbah, St Eugenie and the Boulevard Front de Mer, the Medressa and the Tomb of St Abderhamam (Abdul Rahman)

Ottoman Cruiser Abdul Mejid and its crew
Turkey - Ottoman Cruiser Abdul Mejid and its crew

Moslem Devotee
An Abdul, Santon or Kalender, member of a sect of Moslem devotees

Turks Kill Revolutionary
Abdul Medjid, Calif, deposed and sent into exile by the Ataturk regime

Abdulmecid I
Sultan ABDUL MECID 1 Khan, a noted reformer

Abdul Hamid Ii / Pj 1897
ABDUL HAMID II Ottoman Sultan (1876-1909) who went to war abroad, misgoverned at home, and was eventually deposed

Abdul Hamid Ii / Rire 1897
ABDUL HAMID II Ottoman Sultan (1876-1909) who went to war abroad, misgoverned at home, and was eventually deposed

Abdul-Hamid Deposed 1909
Young Turks depose Abdul-Hamid at Yildiz-Kiosk

Disposal of Abdul-Hamid
CARTOON The young Turks dispose of the body of Abdul-Hamid

Victoria & Hindu Servant
VICTORIA with her Hindu secretary, Munshi Abdul Karim, at Balmoral, towards the end of her life

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"Abdul: A Tale of Royalty, Basketball, and Diplomacy" In the late 19th century, a remarkable bond formed between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. Their unlikely friendship transcended cultural boundaries as they shared moments of companionship and intellectual exchange. Captured in an iconic photograph from c. 1890, Queen Victoria is seen alongside her trusted confidant Munshi Abdul Karim. Fast forward to 1900 when another snapshot immortalized their unique connection - Queen Victoria with the Munshi once again by her side. This image speaks volumes about the lasting impact Abdul had on Her Majesty's life. Shifting gears to a different realm altogether, we witness basketball history being made in 1966. Kareem Abdul Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) soars through the air during a thrilling game for UCLA against Southern California. His incredible athleticism and skill would later cement his status as one of basketball's greatest legends. However, our journey takes us back to royalty with images depicting Sultan visits across Europe. From invitations extended for Sultan Aziz's reception in London to his subsequent visit to France, these events showcase the diplomatic ties forged between nations during this era. Delving deeper into Ottoman history, we encounter influential figures such as Abdul Mecid I and Abdul Hamid II – both significant sultans who left indelible marks on their empire. Amidst all these historical snapshots emerges a common thread – individuals named "Abdul" leaving an enduring legacy behind them. Whether it be through fostering friendships that transcend societal norms or making groundbreaking contributions in sports or politics, Abduls have played pivotal roles throughout time. Their stories remind us that greatness can emerge from unexpected places; sometimes even from humble beginnings like those Karim or Kareem Abdul Jabbar. So let us celebrate these extraordinary individuals whose names echo through history books while inspiring future generations to reach for greatness.