Nabob Collection

Death of the Nabob of the Carnatic (engraving)
965908 Death of the Nabob of the Carnatic (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Nabob of the Carnatic)

Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775

The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Creator: William Simpson
The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Russaldar Major Maun Sing, Sirdar Bahadoor...senior native officer of the 9th Bengal Cavalry...He served at

Costumes de Différents Pays, Nabab de la Côte du Coromandel, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Nabab de la Cote du Coromandel, c1797

Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857. The state of a native Prince, on his elephant, has been often described

Nawab's Durbar and Reception of the English Resident at Morshedabad, 1857. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Nawab's Durbar and Reception of the English Resident at Morshedabad, 1857. Durbar is the Hindostanee word for the Court or Levee of a native Prince; it also implies the hall in which such

The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. The Battle of Plassey, a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757

Nabobs, pub. 1811 (coloured engraving)
3526874 Nabobs, pub.1811 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving)
1058619 The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crystal Palace Dog Show)

The hour of decision. Clive in India, c. 1950 (litho)
1122732 The hour of decision. Clive in India, c.1950 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Persian nabob (coloured engraving)
960435 Persian nabob (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian nabob, 1660)

Nobleman on a Terrace, ca. 1780. Creator: Unknown
Nobleman on a Terrace, ca. 1780

Nabob or Great of Persia, in the modern age, color engraving 1970

The Marquess of Wellesley, Governor-General of India, 1813. Artist: Sir Charles D Oyly
The Marquess of Wellesley, Governor-General of India, 1813. Marquis Wellesley and his Suite at the Nabob of Oudes Breakfast Table, viewing an elephant fight

Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912). Wazir Ali Khan (1780-1817), assembled a rebellious army of several thousand men. A quickly assembled force commanded by General Erskine moved into Benares

Escape of Suraja Dowla from Plassey, 1757 (c1912). Betrayed by Mir Jafar, then commander of Nawabs army, Siraj lost the Battle of Plassey on 23 June 1757

First King of Oudhs Tomb. Lucknow, c1900. Shah Najaf Imambara was constructed by Nawab Ghazi-ud-Din Haider, the last nawab wazir and the first King of the state of Awadh in 1816 - 1817

General View of the Palace in Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow, c1900. Qaisarbagh (Emperors Garden), is a complex in the city of Lucknow, India

Arrival of the Nawab Siraj Ud Daulah before Clives position, India, 1757, (1893). Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Arrival of the Nawab Siraj Ud Daulah before Clives position, India, 1757, (1893). In 1757 at the Battle of Plassey, Clive

Three Nawabs, India. The Nawab was a high-status Muslim. Date: circa 1890s

Nabob going promenade palanquin rich Indian ruler
Nabob going to the promenade in a palanquin, A rich Indian ruler (Nabob) is carried in a litter and escorted by servants on a trip, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 8, before p. 33 (v)

High-ranking Indians: rajah on horseback and a seated nabob.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

India, A Nabob (governor in India under Mogul Empire) being carried on palanquin (covered litter)
India, 18th century. A Nabob (A governor in India under the Mogul Empire) being carried on a palanquin (covered litter). Engraving from Journey by Pierre Sonnerat, 1774. Detail. Narghile pipe (Hookah)

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"Nabob: The Rise and Fall of Indian Nobility in Captivating Engravings" Step back in time to the Battle of Plassey, 1757, where history was forever altered. This captivating engraving from 1890 depicts the intense clash that marked the beginning of British rule in India. India's rich cultural heritage is beautifully showcased through "Three Nawabs, " a glimpse into the opulent lives led by these influential figures. Published in 1811, this colored engraving transports us to an era of grandeur and power. The Crystal Palace Dog Show takes center stage next, offering a delightful diversion from political affairs. This enchanting engraving captures the elegance and charm of this prestigious event. "The hour of decision" arrives with Clive in India around 1950. Litho-printed, it portrays a pivotal moment when fate hung delicately on a thread as decisions were made that would shape nations. Tragedy strikes with "Death of the Nabob of Carnatic. " Through intricate engravings, we witness both sorrow and loss as one chapter ends while another begins. Venturing beyond India's borders, we encounter a Persian nabob depicted vividly through color engravings. These images transport us to distant lands filled with exotic allure. A nobleman stands regally on a terrace in an unknown masterpiece dating back to approximately 1780. His commanding presence speaks volumes about his status and influence during that era. Fast forward to modern times with "Nabob or Great Persia, " showcasing how tradition intertwines seamlessly with contemporary life even after centuries have passed since its creation in 1970. The Marquess of Wellesley graces our collection as Governor-General of India (1813). Sir Charles D Oyly masterfully captures his dignified stature amidst lush surroundings—an embodiment of imperial authority at its zenith. Intrigue unfolds within "Wazir Ali in Prison" from around 1799.