Dec 1, 2013

Tipu Sultan Mosque, Calcutta (Kolkata) - c1850's


The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque (also known as Tipu Sultan Masjid) is a famous mosque in Kolkata, India. Located at 185 Dhartamtalla Street, the mosque is a relic of architectural and cultural heritage.This building was built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan.
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St. Andrew's Church (Scotch Kirk), Calcutta (Kolkata) - Albument Silver Print, c1850's


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Grindley and Company Building, Calcutta (Kolkata) - Albumen Silver Print C1850s


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Seven Taluks, A Native House on the Road to Calcutta (Kolkata) - Albumen Silver Print c1850s


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Lady Canning on an Elephant - c1858-61


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Ceylonese Group by a Tree - Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 1878


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