Sanchi Photographs - Circa 1920's

Sanchi is a small village in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India, it is located 46 km north east of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in the central part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the location of several Buddhist monuments dating from the third century BCE to the twelfth century CE and is one of the important places of Buddhist pilgrimage. It is a nagar panchayat in Raisen district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Toranas surround the Stupa and they each represent love, peace, trust, and courage. (Wikipedia)

Old Temple

The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the third century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics.

Sanchi

Distance hills near Sanchi

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Rupmati Mahal at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh - Circa 1882

Photographer: Lala Deen Dayal
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Palace at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - 1903

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Sultan Dulah, the prince consort of Bhopal - photo captured in November, 1901

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Maharaja of Rewa (Now in Madhya Pradesh) - 1877

Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd

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Carved Gateway of Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh - c1910

Sanchi known for its "Stupas" is a small village in Raisen District of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, it is located 46 km north east of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in the central part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the location of several Buddhist monuments dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th CE and is one of the important places of Buddhist pilgrimage. It is a nagar panchayat in Raisen district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Toranas surround the Stupa and they each represent love, peace, trust, and courage. This world heritage site is well maintained and is open to public viewing from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It takes about an hour and a half for a non-research visit of the site. Photography is allowed and audio guides are available.
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View of the Citadel at Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India - 1928

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Two people stand in front of a schoolhouse in Gwalior - 1926

Photographer: Gervais Courtellemont
From National Geographic Collection

Karumba's House - Albumen Photograph of Tribal Women probably from Madhya Pradesh - 1862

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A man sits on his horse in the street of the old city of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - 1926

Photographer: Gervais Courtellemont
From National Geographic Collection

Sultan Shah Jahan, Begum of Bhopal - Five Photographs, 1860-70's

Born in Islamnagar near the city of Bhopal, Shahjahan was the only surviving child of Sikandar Begum, sometime Nawab of Bhopal by correct title, and her husband Jahangir Mohammed Khan. She was recognised as ruler of Bhopal in 1844 at the age of six; her mother wielded power as regent during her minority. However, in 1860, her mother Sikandar Begum was recognised by the British as ruler of Bhopal in her own right, and Shahjahan was set aside. Shahjahan succeeded her mother as Begum of Bhopal upon the death of the latter in 1868. Having been groomed for leadership of the state, Shahjahan improved the tax revenue system and increased state intake, raised the salaries of her soldiers, modernised the military's arms, built a dam and an artificial lake, improved the efficiency of the police force and undertook the first census after the state suffered two plagues . To balance her budget deficit, she commissioned the farming of opium. She was regarded as an effective and popular ruler.
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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, was founded in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj of the Paramara dynasty. By the 18th century, it was ruled by the descendants of the Afghan Dost Muhammad Khan. Bhopal was unique among the princely states as it was ruled by a succession of widows; Begum Shah-Jahan (1838-1901) succeeded as Nawab Begum twice, the first time between 1844-1860 and the second time between 1868-1901. Shah-Jahan Begum was known for commencing the construction of the Taj-ul-Masjid mosque in Bhopal and for other public work projects such as subsidising the cost of a railway to be constructed between Hoshangabad and Bhopal. In 1872 she was created a Grand commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. This portrait appears in J.T.Wheeler's History of the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi (London,1877). (From British Library)

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Delhi Gate at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh - 1902

The Delhi Gate at its northern tip is the main entrance to the historic ruined citadel of Mandu, once the capital of the Sultans of Malwa. The hillfort is sited in a spectacular, naturally-defended position on a plateau of the Vindhya hills surrounded by a ravine. The Delhi Gate (1405-7) was erected by Hoshang Shah of the Ghurid Dynasty (reigned 1405-35, the son of Dilawar Khan Ghuri, the first Sultan of Malwa) as the main entrance to the fort at Mandu. The dilapidated appearance is due the ferocity of past sieges.

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Gateways of Sanchi stupa - Madhya Pradesh, c1890's

The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi is the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics. 

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Sanchi Stupa Dome and Gates

 The east gate

 The front gate

 East gate left pillar details

Back of west gate

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Entrance of the Gwalior Fort - Madhya Pradesh c1880's

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View from Bunglow, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - 1860-90's

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The Fort and Palace of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - 1860-80's

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Various Vintage Photographs of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh - c1880's

 Madan Mahal Fort

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Lake Near Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh - c1909

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Marble Rocks at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh - 1877

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Jahangir Mahal Palace at Orchha, Madhya Pradesh - India 1928

 The Jahangir Mahal is a citadel and garrison located Orchha, it was completed in the year 1598 by the victorious Mughal Prince Salem (later known as the Mughal Emperor Jahangir) after defeating Vir Singh Deo of Bundela a sworn enemy of the Mughals, the Jahangir Mahal was built to be a garrison and a citadel, that would allow the Mughals greater control over the rebellious Bandela. The domes of the Jahangir Mahal, were built according to Timurid customs and its grand Iwan's are large enough to accommodate the entry of War elephants and its high position over the landscape allowed Cannons to gain superior range.
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Photographer: Martin Hürlimann
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