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Rulers Collection

Background imageRulers Collection: The King of Kings

The King of Kings -- Jesus Christ surrounded by rulers (kings, queens, emperors, etc) from various countries and periods in history. 1916

Background imageRulers Collection: The Maharajah of Mysore, WW1

The Maharajah of Mysore, WW1
Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV GCSI, GBE (June 4, 1884 August 3, 1940, Bangalore Palace), also known popularly as Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar

Background imageRulers Collection: King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti making a Sacrifice

King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti making a Sacrifice
Illustration showing the ancient Egyptian rulers King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti making an offering to the sun. This illustration was made from a carving found in the tomb of Ay, El Amarna

Background imageRulers 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 imageRulers Collection: Royal Chattris, Orchha, India

Royal Chattris, Orchha, India
The Royal Chattris (14 cenotaphs or tombs carved out of stone) of former rulers, in Kanchana Ghat on the banks of the river Betwa at Orchha, Madhya Pradesh Province, India

Background imageRulers Collection: Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 3 of 5

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 3 of 5
Card 3 of 5 - The Wrestlers. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Background imageRulers Collection: Khedive visiting the Mūled en-Nabi festivity in Cairo

Khedive visiting the Mūled en-Nabi festivity in Cairo
Visit of the Khedive the Mūled en-Nabi festivity in Cairo, Egypt, with mounted bodyguards following. The Egyptian Khedive (equivalent of viceroy)

Background imageRulers Collection: Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5
Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Background imageRulers Collection: Rebellion in Crete

Rebellion in Crete
The Cretans have another go at getting rid of their Turkish rulers : Turkish forces advance against the insurgents at Fort Paleocastro : this attempt fails like the others

Background imageRulers Collection: Cretan Insurrection

Cretan Insurrection
Once again, the Cretans rise against their Turkish rulers : this time, the great powers intervene : the island will be taken from the Turks and made an independent nation

Background imageRulers Collection: WW1 - Tug of War between the Allies and the Central Powers

WW1 - Tug of War between the Allies and the Central Powers
WW1 Italian Propaganda Postcard - Tug of War between the leaders of the Allies and the Central Powers. From left: (Central Powers)

Background imageRulers Collection: Kings Progress - British Royalty from William the Conqueror

Kings Progress - British Royalty from William the Conqueror through to King George Vi

Background imageRulers Collection: Orhan Gazi, Ottoman Sultan

Orhan Gazi, Ottoman Sultan
Orhan or Orhan Bey (12811362), the second bey (ruler) of the Ottoman Empire (at this stage known as the Ottoman Beylik or Emirate)

Background imageRulers Collection: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian

Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian
Turkey. Administration of the Ottoman Empire. From left to right: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian, member of the Divan. Historia de Turquia, 1840

Background imageRulers Collection: Ottoman Empire. Turkey - Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam

Ottoman Empire. Turkey - Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam
Turkey. Administration of the Ottoman Empire. From left to right: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian, member of the Divan. Historia de Turquia, 1840

Background imageRulers Collection: The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala, welcomed by the Cacique Gordo (Chief Gordo). Detail. Table belonging to a set of 6 made with the enconchado technique. Anonymous author

Background imageRulers Collection: The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

Background imageRulers Collection: Tomb of Abakh Hoja, Kashgar, western China

Tomb of Abakh Hoja, Kashgar, western China
The tomb of Abakh Hoja (also known as the Tomb of Xiangfei) in Kashgar, western China. It served as the family tomb of Abakh Hoja

Background imageRulers Collection: WLADISLAW IV WEDS

WLADISLAW IV WEDS
Wladislaw IV Wasa, one of Poland's most militarily successful rulers, weds (after the death of wife Cecilia) Ludwika Maria Gonzaga de Nevers, a French noblewoman. Date: 25 September 1645

Background imageRulers Collection: Sappers, miners and engineers in the Imperial Army

Sappers, miners and engineers in the Imperial Army
Sappers, miners and engineers in the German (Holy Roman Empire) Imperial Army, 19th century. Zappatori, Minatori, Guastatori e Pontonieri

Background imageRulers Collection: The Emir of Katsina (seen third from left), his son (far left

The Emir of Katsina (seen third from left), his son (far left) and various notables at Wembley during a visit to London. The Emir had donated a white oryx antelope to the zoo. Date: 1924

Background imageRulers Collection: Chiefs from Arabia and the Gulf visiting the King, 1919

Chiefs from Arabia and the Gulf visiting the King, 1919
Seeing the sights of London: some of the chiefs from Central Arabia and the Gulf Littoral on a mission to King George V in 1919

Background imageRulers Collection: Sheikh of Qatar shakes hands Lord Home

Sheikh of Qatar shakes hands Lord Home
Sheikh Ahmad of Qatar shaking hands with Lord Home the Foreign Secretary after arriving in England on 4 July 1961 as the guest of the British government for an official visit. Date: 1961

Background imageRulers Collection: Arrest of Roger Mortimer in Nottingham Castle

Arrest of Roger Mortimer in Nottingham Castle
Arrest of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, in Nottingham Castle, following the murder of King Edward II (in 1327) and Mortimers subsequent relationship with Queen Isabella during which they jointly

Background imageRulers 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 imageRulers 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 imageRulers 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 imageRulers 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 imageRulers 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 imageRulers 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 imageRulers 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 imageRulers Collection: Gold crowns worn by the Visigoth rulers of France in the Seventh Century Date

Gold crowns worn by the Visigoth rulers of France in the Seventh Century Date: 7th century

Background imageRulers Collection: Emir Mahomet, Sultan of Turkey 1567 Date: 1567

Emir Mahomet, Sultan of Turkey 1567 Date: 1567

Background imageRulers Collection: West Africa 1547 Date: 1547

West Africa 1547 Date: 1547

Background imageRulers Collection: Explaining theory of circulation to King Charles I

Explaining theory of circulation to King Charles I

Background imageRulers Collection: Arthur in Avalon Date: 1881

Arthur in Avalon Date: 1881

Background imageRulers Collection: Uncle and Nephew - King Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II

Uncle and Nephew - King Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II Date: 1907

Background imageRulers Collection: King Nicholas of Montenegro and his Family

King Nicholas of Montenegro and his Family, including The Grand Duke Peter Nikolaievitch of Russia, Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg, Princess Vera, Princess Xenia of Montenegro

Background imageRulers Collection: Royal Gathering at Windsor - European Royalty

Royal Gathering at Windsor - European Royalty - November 17th 1907. This card features the following: The Princess Royal, Duke of Connaught, The Queen of Norway, German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II

Background imageRulers Collection: Pre-Columbian Art. Maya. Archaeological Site of Copa?n. Alta

Pre-Columbian Art. Maya. Archaeological Site of Copa?n. Altar Q. West side. It was created during the rule of King Yax Pac in 776

Background imageRulers Collection: Group photo, King George V and Queen Mary in India

Group photo, King George V and Queen Mary in India
Group photo, including King George V and Queen Mary with British and Indian dignitaries during their visit to India for the Coronation Durbar ceremony. Date: circa 1911

Background imageRulers Collection: Franz Josef of Austria and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany

Franz Josef of Austria and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany
A meeting between Franz Josef of Austria and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, prior to the outbreak of World War I. The two Kaisers were close allies, bound by the Dual Alliance of 1879. Date: c. 1914

Background imageRulers Collection: Khan of Kalat

Khan of Kalat
The Khan of Kalat, Mir Mahmood Khan (ruled 1893 to 1931), seated. The Khan ruled Kalat, part of Balochistan or Baluchistan, now part of Pakistan. A servant with a fly-whisk attends him (left)

Background imageRulers Collection: Road to the palace of Isma il Pasha in Ismailia, Egypt

Road to the palace of Isma il Pasha in Ismailia, Egypt
Road to the residential palace of Isma il Pasha in Ismailia, a city in north-eastern Egypt. Isma il Pasha, also known as Ismail the Magnificent, was the third Khedive of Egypt from 1863 to 1879

Background imageRulers Collection: Phola Singh Nihang

Phola Singh Nihang. Watercolour by a Company artist, Punjab, 1865 (c). From the second of two volumes of watercolours titled, The Kingdom of the Punjab

Background imageRulers Collection: London Trade Card - John Brailsford, Cutler

London Trade Card - John Brailsford, Cutler, St Martins Court, Leicester Fields. 18th century

Background imageRulers Collection: Medieval costume

Medieval costume, from left to right: Byzantine Emperor Justinian with court officials and guards, Empress Theodora with court ladies, three people in Slavonic and Russian costume. Date: 6th century

Background imageRulers Collection: Vittorio Emanuele III & Mehmet V - First Treaty of Lausanne

Vittorio Emanuele III & Mehmet V - First Treaty of Lausanne
King Vittorio Emanuele III (1869-1947) and Sultan Mehmed V Resad (Reshad) (1844-1918) - postcard commemorating the First Treaty of Lausanne



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