Astronomical Observatory At Jaipur - 1931

The Astronomical Observatory at Jaipur, India, built by emperor Jai Singh, who ruled that state several centuries ago. The instruments for studying the stars - and the weather too - are highly accurate. The Present ruling prince who is a descendant of Jai Singh, lives in the palace at the right.

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Rare Frescoes Found in Badami in the Bagalkot District in the north part of Karnataka, India - 1937

The Badami cave temples are a complex of temples located at Badami, a town in the Bagalkot District in the north part of Karnataka, India. They are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya Architecture. Badami, the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka in the 6th to 8th centuries, lies at the mouth of a ravine with rocky hills on either side and a town tank in which water from the ravine flows. The town is known for its ancient cave temples carved out of the sandstone hills above.

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The Delegates of the All-India Convention of the Congress - New Delhi 1937

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The Delegates of the All-India Convention of the Congress, as they Assembled at New Delhi to Pass on the Proposal to Participate in the New Constitutional Government Provided by the British Parliament. The Fefusal of the Congress Party, the Majority Groupto Accept Office in Six of the Provinces Revived the Fear of Unrest Among the 350,000,000 People of the England's Empire in the East.

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The first person that you think of in the
morning and the last person you think of
in the night is either the cause of your
happiness or the cause of your pain….!!

“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”

“Whatever I was looking for was always you.”

“Pure Heart Is The Greatest Treasure In The Whole World..Dont Believe In Smiling Faces..But Believe In Smiling Hearts…Coz Smiling Heart Are Very Rare In This World”

Maharaj Kumari Lalitarni Devi of Burdwan (b.1911 - d.1947), Daughter of Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab, Maharaja Bahadur of Burdwan

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First three photographs shot in 1931 and last two photographs shot in 1927

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Maharaj Kumari Sudharani Devi of Burdwan (b.1907 - d.1946), Daughter of Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab, Maharaja Bahadur of Burdwan - 1927

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Sadhu and two Brahmins in Puri, Orissa - India 1928

Photographer: Martin Hürlimann

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Deeg Fort in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan - India 1928

Deeg It is an ancient town. It finds mention in Skanda Purana as “Dirgha” or “Dirghapura”. Deeg was the first capital of the newly carved out Jat state of Bharatpur, when Badan Singh was proclaimed its ruler in 1722. In 1730, the Maharaja Suraj Mal erected the strong fortress of Deeg. After Suraj Mal moved the capital to Bharatpur, Deeg became the second capital of the rulers of Bharatpur princely state. It is known for its number of forts, palaces, gardens and fountains.
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Fishermen with Nets at Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala - India 1928