Jul 30, 2011
Panoramic View of Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh - 1860's
The historical city of Fatehabad, as Fatehpur Sikri was first named, was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570. It was built in honour of Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti who lived in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri, and foretold the birth of his son, who was named Prince Salim after the saint. He later succeeded Akbar to the throne of the Mughal Empire, as Emperor Jahangir. Fatehabad later acquired the name Fatehpur, and gave rise to present name Fatehpur Sikri. It was the first planned city of the Mughals and also the first one designed in Mughal architecture, an amalgamation of Indian architecture, Persian and Islamic architecture. It served as the Mughal Empire's capital from 1571 until 1585. Though the court took 15 years to build, it was abandoned after only 14 years because the water supply was unable to sustain the growing population and unrest in the North-West.
Today, the complex of buildings, including the extant royal palaces, courts and the Jama Masjid is a popular tourist attraction, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Today, the complex of buildings, including the extant royal palaces, courts and the Jama Masjid is a popular tourist attraction, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Palace at Fatehpur Sikri, General view of Great Gateway of the Musjid
Panoramic View from the top of the Paunch Mahal looking North-East
Panoramic view looking due North from the Top of the Paunch Mahal
Source: ebay
Jul 24, 2011
Creation of a Hindi Movie Song by O.P.Nayyar, Mohd. Rafi, Asha Bhosle, and Qamar Jalalabadi - Late 1950's
Rare video of the great legends, Mohd. Rafi, Asha Bhosle, O.P.Nayyar, and Qamar Jalalabadi creating a wonderful song, "Mohabbat Ka Haath, Jawani Ka Palla" from Howrah Bridge (1958).
Then Mh. Rafi and Asha Bhosle at the mic for the studio recording of the superhit, "Aaye Hain Door Se" from Tumsa Nahin Dekha.
And here is the completed song from the movie Howrah Bridge (1958)
Then Mh. Rafi and Asha Bhosle at the mic for the studio recording of the superhit, "Aaye Hain Door Se" from Tumsa Nahin Dekha.
And here is the completed song from the movie Howrah Bridge (1958)
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan (c. 1902 – 25 April 1968) was a famous Hindustani classical singer. He belonged to the Patiala Gharana of classical music and is considered to be an important representative of the Hindustani music tradition in the early and mid 20th century.
Know More about him in Wikipedia
Know More about him in Wikipedia
Source: Flickr.com
Jul 22, 2011
Street Scenes of Lahore - 1946
Herd of bullocks on the street
Indian soldiers driving two-wheeled carts drawn by mules through the street
Man carrying ornate box on his head
Moslem men & women walking & lying in the street
Muslim Woman on the Street
Stalls and Shops
People posing in front of a gate
Street Scene
Street Scene
Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Source: Life Archive hosted by Google
Man Smoking from a Hookah Pipe - Lahore 1946
Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Source: Life Archive hosted by Google
Prostitutes Looking out from the Doors of Brothel - Lahore 1946
Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Source: Life Archive hosted by Google
Two Men Sleeping on the Street - Lahore 1946
Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Source: Life Archive hosted by Google
Jul 18, 2011
Ustad Amir Khan, Well Known Indian Classical Vocalist
Ustad Amir Khan (August 15, 1912 – February 13, 1974) was a famous Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Hindustani classical music, and the founder of the Indore Gharana.
Know more about this singer in Wikipedia
Know more about this singer in Wikipedia
Source: en.wikipedia.org and sarangi.info
Jul 17, 2011
Simla, a Famous Hill Station of India - c1880's
Photo 1: The Church and the Bazaar from the lower road
Photo 2: Looking towards the Jacko Hill
Source: ebay
52nd Sikh Regiment - Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan 1905
Kohat is a medium sized town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is the capital of Kohat District. The town centres around a British-era fort, various bazaars, and a military cantonment. A British-built narrow gauge railway runs through the town. Kohat Pass is to the north.
Know more about Kohat in Wikipedia
Know more about Kohat in Wikipedia
Photographs contributed by Dr Rizwan Qaisar (rizzzq@hotmail.com)
Group Photograph of Pupils and Masters Posed in Courtyard in front of the Girls' School at Surat in Gujarat - 1873
Source: British Library (bl.uk)
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