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Background imageDelhi Collection: Poster for Bombay Baroda & Central India Railway

Poster for Bombay Baroda & Central India Railway
A poster advertising the Bombay Baroda & Central India Railway, operating between Bombay and Delhi. A train races across a viaduct

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency

The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency
On 15 August, 1947, British India ended and the two new Dominions of India and Pakistan came into being under Independence. New flags were raised at the new capitals, Delhi and Karachi respectively

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi Durbar Elephants

Delhi Durbar Elephants
State elephants of the Maharajah of Gwalior superbly decorated for the Delhi Durbar

Background imageDelhi Collection: Poster advertising Indian State Railways to Delhi

Poster advertising Indian State Railways to Delhi, with three domes viewed through an archway

Background imageDelhi Collection: George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V and Queen Mary sitting on their imperial thrones on the day following the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: Viceroys House in New Delhi, the Long Drawing-Room

Viceroys House in New Delhi, the Long Drawing-Room
The long drawing room of the Viceroy of Indias house in New Delhi, India, done in marble, diversified with panels of dull gold brocade

Background imageDelhi Collection: Observatory at Delhi

Observatory at Delhi
Observatory complex at Delhi

Background imageDelhi Collection: Polo Team, Delhi 1916

Polo Team, Delhi 1916
A serious-looking British polo team, after winning a trophy, pose with His Excellency the Governor, who presumably has just presented the awards

Background imageDelhi Collection: Queen Elizabeth II - royal tour of India

Queen Elizabeth II - royal tour of India
Queen Elizabeth II at a polo match with President Dr Rajendra Prasad in New Delhi during the royal tour of India in 1961. Date: 1961

Background imageDelhi Collection: Sikh Warrior on Horse, India 1847 Date: 1847

Sikh Warrior on Horse, India 1847 Date: 1847

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya

The Tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya
Nizamuddin Dargah complex, in Nizamuddin West, Delhi, India. The Well near the Tomb of Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya (or Awliya) (12381325) - also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin

Background imageDelhi Collection: Chandni Chowk market, Delhi, India

Chandni Chowk market, Delhi, India
View of Chandni Chowk (meaning moonlit square or market), is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, India. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelhi Collection: Old Delhi street scene

Old Delhi street scene
A crowded, hot, dusty street in Old Delhi. A vendor stands with a large basket on his head in the centre of the crowd Date: 1987

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya

The Tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya
Nizamuddin Dargah complex, in Nizamuddin West, Delhi, India. The Well near the Tomb of Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya (or Awliya) (12381325) - also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes

Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes
The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes, assembled for the Coronation Durbar held in Delhi in December, 1911 to proclaim the new Emperor and Empress of India, King George V and Queen Mary. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: India, New Delhi: Gate of India

India, New Delhi: Gate of India. Date: 2011

Background imageDelhi Collection: A Good Samaritan - Indian Soldier - WWI

A Good Samaritan - Indian Soldier - WWI
A Good Samaritan - Colonial Indian Soldier from Delhi aids a wounded French trooper - WWI. He leads him to the safety of the Allied lines on the back of a Donkey Date: circa 1917

Background imageDelhi Collection: Mountbatten at Delhi

Mountbatten at Delhi
LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN With his fiancee, Edwina Ashley

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911

The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Viceroys House at New Delhi, India

The Viceroys House at New Delhi, India
A worthy setting for the King-Emperors representative in India, the centre of the coming inaugural festivities - the viceroys house at New Delhi designed by Edwin Lutyens

Background imageDelhi Collection: Storming of Delhi By The English - 14 Sept 1857

Storming of Delhi By The English - 14 Sept 1857

Background imageDelhi Collection: India - A Rajput Chief in ordinary dress, Delhi

India - A Rajput Chief in ordinary dress, Delhi
Black and white. Bearded man wearing head wrap and heavily decorated garment with horseshoe design on fabric. Collar appears to be jewelled.. Part of India Box, Boswell collection. Slide no

Background imageDelhi Collection: Poster advertising East Indian Railway to Delhi

Poster advertising East Indian Railway to Delhi
Poster advertising the East Indian Railway to Delhi

Background imageDelhi Collection: Camel corps at Delhi Durbar, 1912

Camel corps at Delhi Durbar, 1912
An impressive incidient at the Delhi Durbar, 1912: His Highness the Nawab of Bahawalpur, the boy prince of India, leading his camel corps past the King-Emperor, who is returning his salute. Date: 1912

Background imageDelhi Collection: HMS Delhi, British cruiser, Alexandria, WW2

HMS Delhi, British cruiser, Alexandria, WW2
HMS Delhi (D47), British Danae class cruiser, seen here at anchor in Alexandria, as Admiral Cunninghams flagship. Date: 1940

Background imageDelhi Collection: Coronation Delhi Durbar - Bahawalpur Camp Entrance

Coronation Delhi Durbar - Bahawalpur Camp Entrance. Temporary (!) Camp for His Highness The Nawab of the Gods Granted Kingdom of Bahawalpur

Background imageDelhi Collection: Viceroys House, New Delhi: West Facade

Viceroys House, New Delhi: West Facade
The west facade of the Viceroy of Indias house in New Delhi; showing part of the Moghul Garden, which is some twelve acres in extent

Background imageDelhi Collection: Jain monks arriving in New Delhi after fleeing Western Punja

Jain monks arriving in New Delhi after fleeing Western Punja
Victims of the violence sweeping through India following Partition in 1947 - Jain monks arrive at Willingdon airport, New Delhi from the Gujranwala district north of Lahore in Western Punjab

Background imageDelhi Collection: Profile portrait of beared Indian man

Profile portrait of beared Indian man
Profile portrait of mature Indian man with grey beard. He wears an orange turban and has a lined face. The photograph was taken in Old Delhi and the background is dark Date: 1986

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Tombs of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin and Jahanara Begum

The Tombs of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin and Jahanara Begum
Nizamuddin Dargah complex, in Nizamuddin West, Delhi, India. The Tomb of Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya (or Awliya) (12381325) and Jahanara Begum (16141681), daughter of the Emperor Shah Jahan

Background imageDelhi Collection: Blowing up the Kashmir Gate at Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Blowing up the Kashmir Gate at Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi Gate, Agra Fort, India, 1870 s

Delhi Gate, Agra Fort, India, 1870 s

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi, India - Tomb of Shams Uddin Altamash

Delhi, India - Tomb of Shams Uddin Altamash (Shams ud-Din Iltutmish). Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi, India - Memorial outside the Old Telegraph Office

Delhi, India - Memorial outside the Old Telegraph Office
Delhi, India - Memorial to the Indian Mutiny outside the Old Telegraph Office - unveiled by Lord Curzon on April 19, 1902. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi, India - Interior of Delhi Gate, Fort Delhi

Delhi, India - Interior of Delhi Gate, Fort Delhi (Red Fort) - build by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Indian man sits among his pots and pans, Old Delhi, India

Indian man sits among his pots and pans, Old Delhi, India
A near naked Indian man sits among his pots and pans on a food stall in Old Delhi, India. He makes and sells samosas. Date: 1990

Background imageDelhi Collection: Pigeon fancier - kabooter baz - Old Delhi, India

Pigeon fancier - kabooter baz - Old Delhi, India
A pigeon fancier on a rootop in Old Delhi India. He calls to bring his birds back to the loft, and uses a net to catch them

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi, India - Tomb of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish

Delhi, India - Tomb of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish
The Tomb of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (r. 12111236), the third ruler of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi of Turkic origin, at the Qutb complex

Background imageDelhi Collection: Sir Pratap Singh of Idar, Delhi Durbar, India

Sir Pratap Singh of Idar, Delhi Durbar, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: Prince Ranjit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Prince Ranjit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: Prince Rajit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Prince Rajit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: India - Delhi early 1900s

India - Delhi early 1900s

Background imageDelhi Collection: India - Cashmere Gate Delhi early 1900s

India - Cashmere Gate Delhi early 1900s

Background imageDelhi Collection: India - Chandni Chouk Delhi early 1900s

India - Chandni Chouk Delhi early 1900s

Background imageDelhi Collection: India Delhi Durbar early 1900s

India Delhi Durbar early 1900s

Background imageDelhi Collection: India Qutb Minar Delhi early 1900s

India Qutb Minar Delhi early 1900s

Background imageDelhi Collection: The King's Palace at Delhi, India

The King's Palace at Delhi, India Date: 1857-1858

Background imageDelhi Collection: Decorated screens

Decorated screens
A screen at the royal camp during the Delhi Durbar. The Manipuri peacock is see as the decoration on the left screen and the right shows 15 indigenous birds to India

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Queen- Empress riding into Delhi

The Queen- Empress riding into Delhi. Mary of Teck (May 1867 ??March 1953) was Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions from the accession of her husband,  King George V

Background imageDelhi Collection: State entrance into Delhi

State entrance into Delhi. Horses laden with gifts entering the Delhi gates. Elephants guarding the gates are seen on either side. Troops line the road, in traditional outfits

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Emperor of India with Lord Hardinge

The Emperor of India with Lord Hardinge descending from the platform on arrival at Delhi to inspect the guard of honour, December 7, 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: State entry into Delhi

State entry into Delhi
The King-Emperor and Queen-Empress made their state entry into Delhi. The King-Emperor was wearing a field-marshal's uniform with the ribbon of the Star of India

Background imageDelhi Collection: Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls

Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls. Captioned, The First Lady in India'. With description

Background imageDelhi Collection: Alfred Hugh Fisher, Vignettes of Empire XIV. Delhi, the new-old capital of India. Date: 1913

Alfred Hugh Fisher, Vignettes of Empire XIV. Delhi, the new-old capital of India. Date: 1913

Background imageDelhi Collection: ?Capture & Death of the Shahzadaghs?, 1857

?Capture & Death of the Shahzadaghs?, 1857. Coloured lithograph from The Campaign in India 1857-58 from drawings made during the eventful period of the Great Mutiny

Background imageDelhi Collection: Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, Delhi, India

Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, Delhi, India
Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun (1508-1556), Delhi, India, built in the 16th century (left distance). Date: circa 1832

Background imageDelhi Collection: Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife and her daughters

Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife and her daughters
Louise, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Duchess of Fife (1867-1931), third child and eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, pictured with her two daughters, Alexandra

Background imageDelhi Collection: The Meeting of the Generals, Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

The Meeting of the Generals, Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Background imageDelhi Collection: Mutineers advancing on Delhi, 10 May 1857, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Mutineers advancing on Delhi, 10 May 1857, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Background imageDelhi Collection: Soldiers on parade, Delhi Durbar, India, 1903

Soldiers on parade, Delhi Durbar, India, 1903

Background imageDelhi Collection: Jama Masjid of Delhi, muslim group at prayer

Jama Masjid of Delhi, muslim group at prayer
The Masjid-i Jehan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. Large crowd at prayer, religion, Muslim, Islam

Background imageDelhi Collection: Delhi Durbar (1903?) tented village

Delhi Durbar (1903?) tented village of dignitaries and princes

Background imageDelhi Collection: Jama Masjid, mosque Delhi, india, c. 1880 s

Jama Masjid, mosque Delhi, india, c. 1880 s
Jama Masjid mosque Delhi, india, c.1880 s

Background imageDelhi Collection: Chandni Chowk, The Chowk, shops, Delhi, India

Chandni Chowk, The Chowk, shops, Delhi, India
19th century vintage photograph: Chandni Chowk, The Chowk, merchants and stalls, shops, Delhi, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: Agra, the Fort, Delhi Gate, Samuel Bourne photograph

Agra, the Fort, Delhi Gate, Samuel Bourne photograph
c.1900 vintage photograph: Agra, the Fort, Delhi Gate, Samuel Bourne photograph

Background imageDelhi Collection: Kutub Minar tower, Delhi, India

Kutub Minar tower, Delhi, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Kutub Minar tower, Delhi, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: View from the fort, Delhi, India

View from the fort, Delhi, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: view from the fort, Delhi, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, British soldier

Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, British soldier
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet (1803 - 9 May 1874) was a distinguished soldier in the British Indian Army, who fought at the siege of Bharatpur in 1825-6

Background imageDelhi Collection: Lahore Gate, Delhi, India

Lahore Gate, Delhi, India. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageDelhi Collection: Street view and Jama Masjid, mosque, Delhi, India

Street view and Jama Masjid, mosque, Delhi, India
19th century vintage photograph: Street view and Jama Masjid, mosque, Delhi, India

Background imageDelhi Collection: British CWGC Cemetery Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Belgium

British CWGC Cemetery Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Belgium
This is the largest British War Cemetery in the world and was designed by Sir Hebert Baker (who designed the tomb of Cecil Rhodes in Delhi)

Background imageDelhi Collection: Rear Admiral Sir Hubert George Brand, British naval officer

Rear Admiral Sir Hubert George Brand, British naval officer
Rear Admiral Sir Hubert George Brand (1870-1955), British naval officer. At the time of the photograph he was in charge of the First Light Cruiser Squadron, HMS Delhi flagship. Date: circa 1922

Background imageDelhi Collection: Driver and two passengers in an Ekka, Delhi, India

Driver and two passengers in an Ekka, Delhi, India
Driver and two passengers in an Ekka (small horse-drawn carriage), Delhi, India. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDelhi Collection: Milk seller, Delhi, India

Milk seller, Delhi, India. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDelhi Collection: Clock Tower, Delhi, India

Clock Tower, Delhi, India
The ornate gothic Clock Tower (Ghantaghar, built in 1870), Delhi, India. end. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDelhi Collection: Soldiers at Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Soldiers at Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Soldiers in a riverside scene at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Soldiers and procession, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Soldiers and procession, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Soldiers standing to attention and on horseback in procession at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Spectators at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Spectators at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Spectators on a grandstand at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: King Emperors Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

King Emperors Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The King Emperors Camp at the time of the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Assam Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Assam Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The Assam Camp at the time of the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The pavilion, for the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911, with King George V and Queen Mary surrounded by crowds of people. Date: 1911

Background imageDelhi Collection: Edwin Montagu and Gandhi

Edwin Montagu and Gandhi
A page from The Graphic, depicting Edwin Montagu(1879 -1924) at the time of his resignation as Secretary of State for India, and the recently arrested Mahatma Gandhi(1869-1948)

Background imageDelhi Collection: 15th Lancers parade, Memorial Arch, Delhi, India

15th Lancers parade, Memorial Arch, Delhi, India
15th Lancers (Baloch Regiment) parade through Memorial Arch, Delhi, India, for the last time before being disbanded. 1941



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