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Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, [India], 1864. The exhibition '...was opened by Sir Robert Montgomery, K.C.B., the Lieutenant-Governor of the province, on the 20th of January, and has been attended by nearly a thousand persons daily, comprising all classes of the natives, from the wealthy shawl merchant to the poor Sikh peasant...This exhibition is well calculated to advance the industrial prosperity of the province'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Step into a momentous occasion in Indian history with this photograph of the Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore in 1864. The exhibition, which ran for several weeks, was attended by nearly a thousand people daily, showcasing the industrial prowess of British India to visitors from all walks of life.
In this striking black-and-white print, we see Sir Robert Montgomery, Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab Province (now Pakistan), proudly opening the event on January 20th. The grand pavilion is adorned with flags and banners bearing the insignia of the exhibition's organizers. A sea of faces stretches out before us - men in turbans and Western attire mingle with women veiled in traditional garb, all united by their curiosity about this groundbreaking cultural event.
The Punjaub Exhibition was hailed as a major success, not only for its sheer scale but also for its ability to bring people together from diverse backgrounds. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the region's rich heritage and the enduring legacy of British colonialism in India during the 19th century.
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