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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of British India: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and complexities of British India

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of the Earl of Mayo, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of the Earl of Mayo, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of the Earl of Mayo, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the Temple of Kali at Kijraha, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Temple of Kali at Kijraha, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Temple of Kali at Kijraha, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the North Side of the Island of Salsette, Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the North Side of the Island of Salsette, Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the North Side of the Island of Salsette, Bombay, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. Creator: James Grant

A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Indian Nobles, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Indian Nobles, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Indian Nobles, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of a Monastery in the Himalayas, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of a Monastery in the Himalayas, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of a Monastery in the Himalayas, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Marwari Merchants of Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Marwari Merchants of Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Marwari Merchants of Calcutta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: A Sikh Soldier, c1891. Creator: James Grant

A Sikh Soldier, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Sikh Soldier, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Dyers of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Dyers of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Dyers of Lucknow, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Map of Nepaul, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Map of Nepaul, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Map of Nepaul, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: The Chopaya of Hindoo Travelling Carriage, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Chopaya of Hindoo Travelling Carriage, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Chopaya of Hindoo Travelling Carriage, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Death of Rollo Gillespie, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Death of Rollo Gillespie, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Death of Rollo Gillespie, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of Sir Hope Grant, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Sir Hope Grant, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir Hope Grant, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: The 'Bund'or Dam of the Lake of Barwa, Jhansi, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The "Bund"or Dam of the Lake of Barwa, Jhansi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The " Bund" or Dam of the Lake of Barwa, Jhansi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Background imageBritish India Collection: View in the Himalayas, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View in the Himalayas, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View in the Himalayas, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Captain Peel, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Interior of a Turcoman Tent, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Interior of a Turcoman Tent, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Interior of a Turcoman Tent, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: The Sacred Cow of India, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Sacred Cow of India, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Sacred Cow of India, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of Fort Rhotas near Chillianwalla, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Fort Rhotas near Chillianwalla, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Fort Rhotas near Chillianwalla, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: The Surrender of Moolraj, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Surrender of Moolraj, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Surrender of Moolraj, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Merchants Crossing the Indus, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Merchants Crossing the Indus, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Merchants Crossing the Indus, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of Lord Ellenborough, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Lord Ellenborough, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Lord Ellenborough, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Tomb of Runjeet Sing, Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Tomb of Runjeet Sing, Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tomb of Runjeet Sing, Lahore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Houmayoun, in the Plain of Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Houmayoun, in the Plain of Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Houmayoun, in the Plain of Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of Gwalior, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Gwalior, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Gwalior, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of Lord Clyde, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Lord Clyde, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Lord Clyde, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of Sir Herbert Edwardes, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Sir Herbert Edwardes, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir Herbert Edwardes, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Rajahs and Zemindars of the Northern Provinces of Hindostan, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Rajahs and Zemindars of the Northern Provinces of Hindostan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Rajahs and Zemindars of the Northern Provinces of Hindostan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of Sir James Outram, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Sir James Outram, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir James Outram, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the Port of Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Port of Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Port of Calcutta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of Simla, Western Himalayas, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Simla, Western Himalayas, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Simla, Western Himalayas, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Plan of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Plan of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of Lucknow, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the Principal Gate of the Palace of the Padishahs, Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Principal Gate of the Palace of the Padishahs, Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Principal Gate of the Palace of the Padishahs, Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Background imageBritish India Collection: The Gardens, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Gardens, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Gardens, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Group of Sontals, natives of the Rajmahal Mountains (Bengal), c1891. Creator: James Grant

Group of Sontals, natives of the Rajmahal Mountains (Bengal), c1891. Creator: James Grant
Group of Sontals, natives of the Rajmahal Mountains (Bengal), c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Background imageBritish India Collection: View in Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View in Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View in Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Portrait of Sir Henry Hardinge, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Sir Henry Hardinge, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Sir Henry Hardinge, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of a Street in Mazago, Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of a Street in Mazago, Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of a Street in Mazago, Bombay, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Mountaineers of the North-West Firing on the British, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Mountaineers of the North-West Firing on the British, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mountaineers of the North-West Firing on the British, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: View of a Hindoo Temple, Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of a Hindoo Temple, Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of a Hindoo Temple, Bombay, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBritish India Collection: Notes in the Black Mountains and Sikkim Campaign s, Northern India; Northumberland Fusiliers fordi

Notes in the Black Mountains and Sikkim Campaign s, Northern India; Northumberland Fusiliers fordi Creator: Unknown
Notes in the Black Mountains and Sikkim Campaign s, Northern India; Northumberland Fusiliers fording the River Sirun, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

Background imageBritish India Collection: Sir Robert Sale, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Sir Robert Sale, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sir Robert Sale, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of British India: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and complexities of British India, as we delve into captivating moments captured by renowned artists and photographers. In 1902, the British Viceroy of India makes a majestic entrance into Delhi, symbolizing the power and influence that Britain held over this vast subcontinent. The Temple of Amritsar, depicted in Mortimer Luddington Menpes' artwork from 1905, showcases the spiritual heart of Punjab where devotees seek solace amidst its magnificent architecture. Transportation was an integral part of daily life during this era; a native bullock-cart painted by Menpes in 1905 reminds us of simpler times when traditional means were relied upon for travel. Meanwhile, leisure hours were cherished by both locals and colonizers alike - Menpes captures these tranquil moments beautifully with his painting aptly titled "Leisure Hours. " The vibrant streets come alive through Menpes' lens once again with "The Red Shutter, " offering a glimpse into everyday life within bustling cities like Calcutta or Bombay. Moving further back in time to 1851, we encounter an image representing early British presence on Indian soil - marking the beginning stages of what would become known as British India. Fast forward to 1936; R. L. Lekhi's masterpiece "At Close of Day" transports us to twilight scenes where laborers return home after another day's work under colonial rule. In contrast, Folkestone witnesses an exciting moment as the Indian Mail-Express Omnibus arrives - connecting distant lands through trade and communication. As New Delhi emerges as the capital city during the 1930s, we are guided through sentry-guarded gateways towards its beautiful government buildings - showcasing architectural marvels that still stand tall today.