Allahabad Collection

The Magh Mela, or Annual Fair, at Allahabad, India (engraving)
1037867 The Magh Mela, or Annual Fair, at Allahabad, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magh Mela, or Annual Fair, at Allahabad, India)

India, Allahabad, painted elephant, close-up

River Ganges, Kumbh Mela Festival, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India River Ganges, Kumbh Mela Festival, Allahabad, India

Jesus writes on the ground, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds)... 1602-1604
Jesus writes on the ground, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier, 1602-1604. As Jesus was debating with the scribes

The Chowk, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India
The Chowk (marketplace), Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India Date: circa 1905

India, Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad, A vendor selling mishti doi sweet curd at a food hotel

Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier, 1602-1604. Creator: Unknown
Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier, 1602-1604. Father Jerome Xavier (1549-1617) of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuit order of Catholic priests

Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617935 Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617934 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617930 Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617929 Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617945 Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617944 Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617942 Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Press house, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617941 Press house, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617940 Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Apparatus for beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617939 Apparatus for beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Beating a vat by hand, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617937 Beating a vat by hand, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617933 Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617948 Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617946 Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617943 Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617938 Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617936 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Persian wheel, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617947 Persian wheel, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617932 Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Tumnie (turning up lands), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617931 Tumnie (turning up lands), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

The Mausoleum of Prince Khusrau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w / c)
1196902 The Mausoleum of Prince Khusrau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837)

Caucasian Race, Hindoos (coloured engraving)
3650053 Caucasian Race, Hindoos (coloured engraving) by Williams, J.L. (c.1815-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian Race, Hindoos)

An Incident in the Indian Mutiny at Allahabad Date: 1857

Cavalry crossing the Ferry at Allahabad (engraving)
2785784 Cavalry crossing the Ferry at Allahabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavalry crossing the Ferry at Allahabad)

Major Eyre driving the Oudh rebels from Allahabad (engraving)
3626684 Major Eyre driving the Oudh rebels from Allahabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Eyre driving the Oudh rebels from Allahabad)

City and Fort of Allahabad, the Taking of the City from the Rebels (engraving)
1609033 City and Fort of Allahabad, the Taking of the City from the Rebels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City and Fort of Allahabad)

Hindoo Shrine at Allahabad (engraving)
1590400 Hindoo Shrine at Allahabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Shrine at Allahabad)

Mohammedan School at Allahabad (engraving)
967394 Mohammedan School at Allahabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mohammedan School at Allahabad)

The Mayo Memorial Hall, Allahabad, India (engraving)
2774135 The Mayo Memorial Hall, Allahabad, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayo Memorial Hall, Allahabad, India)

Vue dans les Jardins du sultan Khosrou, a Allahabad (engraving)
3644958 Vue dans les Jardins du sultan Khosrou, a Allahabad (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue dans les Jardins du sultan Khosrou, a Allahabad)

Asokas Column, Allahabad (b / w photo)
2810872 Asokas Column, Allahabad (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asokas Column, Allahabad)

Returning from the Mela, Allahabad (colour litho)
2810620 Returning from the Mela, Allahabad (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning from the Mela, Allahabad)

Exhibition of Her Majestys Jubilee Presents at St Jamess Palace (engraving)
1046100 Exhibition of Her Majestys Jubilee Presents at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mutiny in India (engraving)
1609424 The Mutiny in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutiny in India. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1858)

Part of the Palace within the Fort of Allahabad, (pencil and w / c)
1196901 Part of the Palace within the Fort of Allahabad, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 49.8x75.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Mausoleum of Sultan Parviz, Near Allahabad (pencil, pen and black ink, w / c)
1196704 The Mausoleum of Sultan Parviz, Near Allahabad (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Daniell, William (1769-1837) (circle of); 43.8x60.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniell)

Engagement with the Mutineers at the Rajahs House, Allahabad (engraving)
2785810 Engagement with the Mutineers at the Rajahs House, Allahabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engagement with the Mutineers at the Rajahs House)

The Mutiny in India, Halt for Breakfast on the Road between Allahabad and Cawnpore (engraving)
1609403 The Mutiny in India, Halt for Breakfast on the Road between Allahabad and Cawnpore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutiny in India)

The Mutiny in India, Brigadier-General Havelock leaving the Fortress of Allahabad to recapture Cawnpore (engraving)
1609055 The Mutiny in India, Brigadier-General Havelock leaving the Fortress of Allahabad to recapture Cawnpore (engraving) by English School

The Sacred Bathing-Place at Allahabad (b / w photo)
1604557 The Sacred Bathing-Place at Allahabad (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sacred Bathing-Place at Allahabad)

Allahabad (engraving)
3654757 Allahabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allahabad. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

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Allahabad, the city of diverse wonders. From the enchanting Magh Mela to the vibrant Kumbh Mela Festival, this sacred land in Uttar Pradesh, India is a tapestry of cultural richness. The Annual Fair at Allahabad draws crowds from far and wide, immersing themselves in spiritual rituals along the banks of River Ganges. Intriguing historical tales unfold within its boundaries. A close-up view reveals a painted elephant parading through the streets, showcasing an ancient tradition that still captivates hearts today. And as Jesus writes on the ground in a timeless engraving from Mir at al-quds, we are reminded of the city's religious significance. The bustling Chowk market offers a glimpse into everyday life in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). Here, vendors sell delectable mishti doi sweet curd at food hotels while visitors explore local delicacies with eager taste buds, and is truly a feast for all senses. As we delve deeper into history's pages, we encounter Father Jerome Xavier's Mirror of Holiness – an enigmatic creation whose creator remains unknown but continues to inspire awe even centuries later. Meanwhile, street scenes paint vivid pictures of daily existence where traditions intertwine seamlessly with modernity. An illuminated clock tower stands tall amidst Allahabad's landscape – a symbol of progress and unity that guides both locals and tourists alike. And let us not forget The Well at Cawnpore; its presence reminds us that even amid turmoil and strife depicted in Hutchinsons History of Nations' illustrations - hope springs eternal. From narrow escapes during times of massacre to acts of retribution etched forever in engravings - these events serve as reminders that resilience prevails against all odds. Allahabad beckons you to uncover its hidden treasures; it invites you to immerse yourself in spirituality and witness firsthand how history blends harmoniously with contemporary life. Come experience this captivating city where ancient traditions meet the vibrancy of modern India.