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Bus service, Khewra, Punjab, British India
Bus service on a street in Khewra, a salt mining district in Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: 1933
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1933 Luggage Mining Pakistan Punjab Roof Salt Turban Turbans
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Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of a bus stop in Khewra, a salt mining district located in the Punjab region of British India, in the year 1933. The image transports us back in time to the colonial era of the 1930s, a period marked by the expansion of transportation networks across the Indian subcontinent. The photograph shows a crowded street lined with onlookers and passengers, all eagerly awaiting the arrival of the next bus. Men dressed in turbans and traditional Indian attire can be seen carrying luggage and chatting amongst themselves, while others sit on the curb or lean against nearby walls. The bus, which is visible in the background, is filled with passengers, some of whom are perched on the roof to make room for more travelers. The bus service played a crucial role in connecting the remote salt mining district of Khewra with the rest of British India, facilitating the movement of people and goods. The rugged terrain and harsh climate of the region made transportation a significant challenge, but the British colonial administration invested heavily in infrastructure projects to overcome these obstacles. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of people in Khewra during the 1930s, a time when the region was under British rule. It also highlights the importance of transportation in bringing people and communities closer together, even in the most remote and challenging of locations.
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