A rare aerial view of parliament (top right) and former imperial civil service buildings in Delhi which now house the Indian government, both designed by architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.
A group of dancing girls. Dancing or nautch girls began performing at courts
around 1830. They were known for their elaborate costumes and jewellery.
around 1830. They were known for their elaborate costumes and jewellery.
The Grand Trunk Road, built by Sher Shah Suri, was the main trade route
from Calcutta to Kabul. Here, transport leaves Ambala for Delhi.
A throwback from the Raj: A British man gets a pedicure from an Indian servant.
from Calcutta to Kabul. Here, transport leaves Ambala for Delhi.
A throwback from the Raj: A British man gets a pedicure from an Indian servant.
The daughter of an Indian maharajah seated on a leopard she shot, sometime during 1920s.
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