Behar Collection

Maharaja of Cooch Behar, Vanity Fair
SHRI SIR NRIPENDRA NARAYAN, Maharaja of Cooch Behar (1862-1911) seen here in the dismounted review order uniform of a British officer of the 6th (Prince of Wales s) Bengal Cavalry

Maharani of Kutch Behar

Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617935 Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617934 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617930 Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617929 Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617945 Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617944 Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617942 Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Press house, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617941 Press house, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617940 Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Apparatus for beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617939 Apparatus for beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Beating a vat by hand, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617937 Beating a vat by hand, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617933 Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617948 Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617946 Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617943 Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617938 Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617936 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Persian wheel, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617947 Persian wheel, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617932 Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Tumnie (turning up lands), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617931 Tumnie (turning up lands), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

A Mica Mine (engraving)
3626030 A Mica Mine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mica Mine. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

An Indian Prince at Home (engraving)
1041801 An Indian Prince at Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Prince at Home, the Palace and Grounds of the Maharajah of Dharbhanga, KCIE)

The Maharani of Cooch Behar pictured with Major Kunish Jung at a meet of the Belvoir hounds at Hungarton, near Grantham in February 1928. Date: 1928

H. H. The Maharani of Cooch Behar
Her Highness The Maharani of Cooch Behar (1892 - 1968), consort of Jitendra Narayan, Maharaja of Cooch Behar, and a princess of Baroda State in her own right. 1928

The Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar and Orissa (colour litho)
613246 The Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar and Orissa (colour litho) by Thompson, Alfred (1830-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar and Orissa)

His Highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa and his Sons (engraving)
1057108 His Highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa and his Sons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal)

Offices of the Suez Canal Company, Port Said, Egypt, 20th century. Artist: Isaac Behar
Offices of the Suez Canal Company, Port Said, Egypt, 20th century

The French Post Office, Port Said, Egypt, 20th century. Artist: Isaac Behar
The French Post Office, Port Said, Egypt, 20th century

The Maharani of Cooch-Behar, WW1
Indira Raje of Baroda (19 February 1892 6 September 1968), later the Maharani of Cooch Behar, and later Her Highness the Maharani Sahiba after her sons succession

Source Size = 2521 x 2822
His Highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa and his Sons, 1870

HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJAH OF KUCH BEHAR, Cooch Behar district the state of West Bengal, India, 1888 engraving

Her Highness the Maharanee of Kuch Behar, C
HER HIGHNESS THE MAHARANEE OF KUCH BEHAR, C.I. Cooch Behar district the state of West Bengal, India, 1888 engraving

HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJAH OF KUCH BEHAR, Cooch Behar district the state of West Bengal, India, 1888 engraving

HER HIGHNESS THE MAHARANEE OF KUCH BEHAR, C. I. Cooch Behar district the state of West Bengal
HER HIGHNESS THE MAHARANEE OF KUCH BEHAR, C.I. Cooch Behar district the state of West Bengal, India, 1888 engraving

Maharajah Kutch Behar
Maharajah of Kutch Behar in 1894

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"Behar: A Glimpse into the Rich History and Captivating Landscapes" Step back in time as we explore the enchanting world of Behar, a land steeped in history and natural beauty. From the grandeur of Maharaja of Cooch Behar to the elegance of Maharani of Kutch Behar, this region has witnessed tales fit for Vanity Fair. Intriguingly, even amidst World War I's chaos, The Maharani of Cooch-Behar stood tall with grace and resilience, leaving an indelible mark on history. Transport yourself to 1877 through mesmerizing albumen silver prints capturing scenes that unfold like chapters from a forgotten era. Witness workers loading vats with plants at an indigo factory - their laborious efforts shaping the economy and culture. The Luggie measuring lands for cultivation showcases meticulous planning while offering glimpses into traditional agricultural practices. Marvel at the Planters bungalow standing proudly amidst lush greenery - a testament to colonial architecture blending seamlessly with nature's bounty. Delve deeper into the indigo-making process as you witness skilled hands cutting indigo into cakes before they are carefully arranged on shelves inside a drying house. Observe how pumping fecula into boilers transforms raw materials into vibrant hues that will adorn fabrics worldwide. The press house stands as a symbol of craftsmanship where every detail is meticulously attended to ensure perfection. Indigo boilers and fecula tables reveal intricate machinery working harmoniously towards creating dyes that would color countless lives. As we conclude our journey through these captivating images, let us appreciate Behar's rich heritage - its regal past intertwined with everyday life captured forever in these remarkable albumen silver prints.