Maidan Collection

The Maidan (Square) at Kirkuk, Iraq. Kirkuk is the purported site of the tomb of the prophet Daniel. Date: circa 1910s

Pont du Maidan (Maidan Bridge), Tbilisi, Georgia
The Maidan ( Old City ) Bridge over the Mtkvari River at Tbilisi, the capital (and largest) city in Georgia formerly known as Tiflis

Malik-I-Maidan at the Bijapur Fort, Karnataka, India
The Malik-I-Maidan at the Bijapur Fort, Karnataka, India. The Malik-i-Maidan (Master of the Battlefield), also called Burj-E-Sherz

Victoria Memorial
17th March 1928: The Victoria Memorial Hall on the maidan near the racecourse at Calcutta. It was designed by Sir William Emerson in 1903. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ukraine, Kyiv, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Maidan Square, Central Square For Political Rallies, Neo-Classical Stalinist Architecture, Gold Bell Tower Of Saint Sophia Cathedral

Government House, Calcutta, sketched by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Government House, Calcutta, sketched by one of our special artists, 1876. Government House...occupies the principal site in Calcutta

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, cricket practice at the Azad Maidan park in Churchgate with the Brihan Mumbai Mahanagarpalika (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) building behind

Ukraine, Kyiv, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Maidan Square, Central Square For Political Rallies, Neo-Classical Stalinist Architecture, Gold Bell Tower Of Saint Sophia Cathedral

Victoria Memorial at Calcutta, ca. 1910s. Creator: Johnston & Hoffmann
Victoria Memorial at Calcutta, ca. 1910s. [Monument to Queen Victoria, on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India. The building opened to the public in 1921]. Gelatin silver print

With the Tirah Expedition, Sir William Lockhart dictating Terms to the Orakzai-Afridis at Maidan (litho)
1042721 With the Tirah Expedition, Sir William Lockhart dictating Terms to the Orakzai-Afridis at Maidan (litho) by Small

Departure of the Looshai Expeditionary Field Force from the Government Dockyard, Calcutta, for Chittagong (engraving)
1055419 Departure of the Looshai Expeditionary Field Force from the Government Dockyard, Calcutta, for Chittagong (engraving) by Marie

Ochterlony Monument, Maidan, Kolkata India, c. 1860 s
Ochterlony Monument (Shaheed Minar) on the Maidan, Calcutta, (Kolkata) India, c.1860 s

Maidan, Calcutta, Kolkata, India, c. 1860 s
Vintage 19th century photograph: view across the Maidan, Calcutta, Kolkata, India, c.1860 s

The Maidan, Calcutta (b / w photo)
2810828 The Maidan, Calcutta (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maidan, Calcutta)

Sketches in Persia
Various sketches of Persia (Iran); clockwise from top left- Tehran; Shiraz; city gate, Tabreez; old south gate, Tehran; east front of the Shahs palace, Tehran; and Maidan Shah, or Royal Square

The Clearing of the Saran Ridge, the Men of the Northamptonshire Regiment heliographing for Aid in their Descent with
1598293 The Clearing of the Saran Ridge, the Men of the Northamptonshire Regiment heliographing for Aid in their Descent with the Wounded (litho) by Woodville

The Black Mountain Expedition (engraving)
1595822 The Black Mountain Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Mountain Expedition)

The Shah and his Country (engraving)
1055741 The Shah and his Country (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah and his Country)

The Grand Durbar at Bombay (engraving)
1058242 The Grand Durbar at Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Durbar at Bombay)

The Indian Frontier Rising, Sir Richard Udny announcing the Governments Terms to the Orakzai Chiefs assembled in Sir
1598292 The Indian Frontier Rising, Sir Richard Udny announcing the Governments Terms to the Orakzai Chiefs assembled in Sir William Lockharts Camp at Maidan (litho) by Prior

Sketches in Kulu (engraving)
1053971 Sketches in Kulu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Kulu. Illustration for The Graphic)

[The Maidan from Government House During the Rains], 1858-61

Calcutta Maidan Samuel Bourne English 1834 1912
Calcutta from the Maidan; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Calcutta, India; 1867 - 1868; Albumen silver print

Pillar of Freedom, Kiev, Ukraine
Close-up view of the figure on top of the Pillar of Freedom (or Independence Pillar) in Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine gained its independence from Russia in 1991

Fountain, monument and pillar, Kiev, Ukraine
View of a fountain in Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) with a monument to the legendary founders of the city of Kiev, the three brothers Kyi (also Kiy, Kij or Kyj)

The Maidan, Calcutta (Kolkata), India
View of The Maidan, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1890s

The Maidan, Calcutta, India
View of the Maidan, Calcutta, India. Date: circa 1890s

India / Calcutta
General view of the city seen from the Maidan, or Esplanade. Date: circa 1840

On the Course (MaidaauN), Calcutta, with a View of Government House and the Ochterlony Monument, India

Maidan at Entrance to Shahs Palace, Teheran, 1889

Kolkata, West Bengal, India - Muharram Festival on Maidan
The Muharram Festival on Maidan, the largest urban park in Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Date: circa 1910s

On the Course (Maidaaa
On the Course (Maidaa

Independence Square, Maidan, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Fountain and monument, Kiev, Ukraine
View of a fountain in Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) with a monument to the legendary founders of the city of Kiev, the three brothers Kyi (also Kiy, Kij or Kyj)

Independence Square and Hotel Ukraine, Kiev
View of Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) with the Independence Pillar towering above it, in Kiev, Ukraine. The Hotel Ukraine (Ukraina) can be seen in the background

British in Afghanistan
The British force advances on Maidan, where the Amir Dost Mahommed has taken refuge. Lavish bribes fail to win over allies among the native tribes

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"Maidan: A Global Tapestry of History and Culture" From the majestic Pont du Maidan in Tbilisi, Georgia to the grand Malik-I-Maidan at Bijapur Fort in Karnataka, India, the word "Maidan" weaves a fascinating tale across different corners of the world. In Kirkuk, Iraq, The Maidan Square stands as a testament to resilience and unity amidst challenging times. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Kyiv proudly boasts its own Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), where history was made and freedom fought for. Closer to home in Mumbai's Azad Maidan park, cricket enthusiasts gather for spirited practice sessions under azure skies. And not too far away lies Calcutta's Victoria Memorial - an architectural masterpiece that transports visitors back to the glory days of British India. Delving deeper into history reveals captivating moments frozen in time. Sir William Lockhart dictating terms during the Tirah Expedition or witnessing the departure of the Looshai Expeditionary Field Force from Calcutta's Government Dockyard evoke images of bravery and adventure. The Ochterlony Monument proudly standing tall on Kolkata's a symbol of valor and pays homage to those who shaped this vibrant city. As we stroll through these nostalgic streetscapes captured by Johnston & Hoffmann’s lens over a century ago, we are transported back to an era when horse-drawn carriages traversed dusty roads. Indeed, "Maidans" around the world serve as more than just physical spaces; they embody stories etched deep within their foundations – tales that speak volumes about our shared human experience across borders and generations.