Allahabad Collection (#4)

Salome Receiving John Baptists Head Platter
Salome Receiving John the Baptists Head on a Platter, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier, 1602-1604. Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad, Mughal period

Major Eyre Driving The Oude Rebels From Allahabad 1857 From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Street scene, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Street scene (Chowk), Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910

Allahabad, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Returning from the Mela, Allahabad, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
Returning from the Mela, Allahabad, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabad, 1857, (c1860). British officer Vincent Eyre and his troops fighting against Indians from Oudh (Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh)

View of Allahabad, showing the fort, c1860. Allahabad Fort, on the banks of the River Yamuna in India, was built by Emperor Akbar in 1583

Palace of Allahabad, India, 1847. Artist: Bonner
Palace of Allahabad, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Chalees Satoon, or the Pavilion of the Forty Pillars, 1847. Artist: Giles
Chalees Satoon, or the Pavilion of the Forty Pillars, 1847. Pavilion in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Railway Station, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910s

Singer Pavilion, Allahabad Exhibition, Uttar Pradesh, India
Singer (sewing machines) Pavilion, Allahabad Exhibition, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910

Mrs Griffin, wife of Mr Justice Griffin
A Social Leader in the Far East - a crayon portrait of Mrs. Griffin (n饠 Emma Glory O Donnell), the wife of Mr. Justice Griffin

Man Horse Government House Allahabad 1858 Albumen silver print
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Countess Canning Guests Government House Allahabad
Artokoloro

Countess Canning Guest Government House Allahabad
Artokoloro

Government House Allahabad 1858 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Gardens Government House Allahabad 1858 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

India, Allahabad, Kumbh Mela festival, Sadhu, portrait

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Empress of India: the Maharajah Rewah Leaving Allahabad Railway Station, on the Way to the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi

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The Fort of Allahabad, from the River Jumna

Line of Railway from Calcutta to Delhi: Fortress of Allahabad, Bridge of Boats Across the Jumna, India, 1851 Engraving

An Indigo Factory at Allahabad

Line Of Railway From Calcutta To Delhi: Fortress Of Allahabad, Bridge Of Boats Across The Jumna, India, 1851 Engraving

An Indigo Factory at Allahabad

Asia, India, Varanasi Region. Allahabad, drying saris on the bank of the Ganges River

INDIA: ALLAHABAD, 1850s. View of the Fort of Akbar at the confluence of the Jumna and Ganges rivers in Allahabad, India. Steel engraving, 1850s

India Allahabad
The Fort, on the banks of the Yamuna (formerly Jumna) river

Boats on the Yamuna side of the Sangam, at confluence of Ganges and Yamuna, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

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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.