Gujarat Collection (page 5)

Entry of the Prince of Wales into Baroda, India, on 9 November 1875 (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

The beginning of the British Empire in India, 17th century (1908). The trading post established by the East India Comany at Surat, Gujarat

Travellers with Escort in the Ancient Province of Kattywar, 1908. A scene in Kathiawar, India. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Elephant Fight at Baroda, 1896
Elephant Fight at Baroda, 1875. From The Life and Times of The Right Honourable The Marquis of Salisbury, K.G. published by J. S. Virtue & Co. Ltd. 1896

A market in Ahmedabad, India, 1902. Artist: BL Singley
A market in Ahmedabad, India, 1902. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Jaina temples, Junagadh, Gujarat, India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Baroda state elephant, India, 20th century

Tin Darwaza, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India, c1925. The Tin Darwaza (Three Gates) were built by Ahmad Shah c1425 as a triumphal gate through which the sultan travelled to worship

Hira Gateway, Dabhoi, Gujarat, India, c1925. The Hira Bhagol, a 700-year-old structure, collapsed in 2006. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series

Baroda Gateway, Dabhoi, Gujarat, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series

Entrance to Huthi Singhs Tomb, Ahmedabad, India, early 20th century. Postcard, probably showing the Jain temple of Hathi Singh

The Great Arch, Vadnagar, Gujarat, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series

The Battle at Gujerat, 19th century. Scene from the imperialist period, showing British and Indian troops fighting. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

Azam Khans palace, Ahmedabad, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series

Jain temple, Ahmedabad, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series

The palace, Jamnagar, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series

Jain temple fort, Ahmedabad, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 1st series

The Battle of Goojerat, 1849, (19th century). The Battle of Gujarat, fought between the British under Sir Hugh Gough and Sher Singhs Sikhs, resulted in the annexation of the Punjab to British India

Battle between Muslims and Portuguese at Surat, Gujarat near Bombay, India, c16th century. Surat was one of the first settlements established by the Portuguese in India at the end of the 15th

The Raja of Lakhtar
Thakore Sahib Karansinhji Vajirajji (1846-1924), Raja of Lakhtar, Gujarat, India. Date: circa 1890s

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Cracked Earth parched by the sun and drought Date:

Rani Ki Vav Queens Stepwell
Carved pillars and walls inside Rani ki Vav (The Queens Stepwell) step well at Patan, Gujarat, India

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