Kashmere gate market (1950s - 60s, colorised.) Notice the Harley Davidson rikshaw, there is a whole history to this aswell, will explain in one such post dedicated to these jugaads. Also notice the Bata showroom :) . . . . . #delhihistory #history #chandnichowk #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #church #kashmeregate #stjameschurch #stjames
The tram, Chandni chowk (Khari Baoli Road, 1950s colorised ) . Swipe to see the original, and the location today. . . . #delhihistory #history #chandnichowk #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #church #kashmeregate #ghantaghar #kharibaoli #chandnichowklharibaoli
Qudsia Bagh 1856-57 (destroyed, colorised) . . Swipe to see how it stands today! . . . #delhihistory #history #Newdelhi #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #mosque #qudsiabagh #qudsia #kashmeregate #1857
Queen Elizabeth II's Mercedes Pullman in Connaught Place, Delhi (1983 colorised.) . . This was clicked in Block A, CP . . . #delhihistory #history #Newdelhi #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #church #connaughtplace #cpdelhi #queen #elizabeth #pullman #mercedes #mercedespullman
This photo is older than the old Yamuna bridge!(loha ka pul) (That itself was built in the 1860s. This photo predates that. The loha ka pul was made to cross Yamuna and connect railways (all the way to Calcutta!) as one can see the temporary bridge was made using boats. (Photo prolly early 1800s, colorised!) . Swipe to the original photo and a photo of what stands here today! . . . #delhihistory #history #chandnichowk #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #church #kashmeregate #bridge #oldyamunabridge #loha
Humayun's Tomb (1856-57 colorised). One can see the tomb vividly here, swipe to see the original photo clicked way back in the 1800s, along with one of the current times. . . . . . . #delhihistory #history #chandnichowk #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #church #kashmeregate #ghantaghar #clocktower #chandnichowkghantaghar
The Chandni chowk Ghantaghar (early 1900s, colorised). The ghanta ghar was demolished in the 1950s, in this specific photo the tram can be seen aswell, this is on the main road, right opposite to the town hall. The town hall still stands to this day, but the ghantaghar and the tram remains a memory. What beauty! . . . . #delhihistory #history #chandnichowk #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #church #kashmeregate #ghantaghar #clocktower #chandnichowkghantaghar
St James Church(Kashmere gate) late 1800s, colorised. a very well preserved building to this date. . . . . . . #delhihistory #history #chandnichowk #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #church #kashmeregate #stjames #jameschurch
New Delhi / December 2023 / Mursal Mohammadi for @theviiacademy For the last two decades, 44-year-old Sabir has been the proud owner of a steel fabrication shop in Budhella, West Delhi. Despite facing challenges in his early life, having been born in Ghaziabad to a carpenter father, Sabir remained optimistic. Driven by the desire to create a better life for himself and his family, he made the bold decision to relocate to Delhi and establish his own shop. Now, Sabir finds joy and fulfillment in his work, having built not only a successful business but also a supportive community of friends in the neighborhood. Today, he stands as a support for many in his community. #delhiarchives #DelhiDiaries #Throwback #DocumentingDelhi #CulturalJourney #NostalgicVibes #Photography #StorytellingThroughImages #fuji
Old Delhi / November 2023 / Mursal Mohammadi #delhiarchives #DelhiDiaries #Throwback #DocumentingDelhi #CulturalJourney #NostalgicVibes #Photography #StorytellingThroughImages #fuji
A view of Chandni Chowk from the Red fort (1856-57, colorised). Swipe to see the original photo. The walled city looked quite developed, even back then. . . . . . . . . . . #delhihistory #history #chandnichowk #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum #streetphotography #streetphotographers #redfort #redfortdelhi
Old Delhi, India / Oct 2023 / Mursal Mohammadi #delhiarchives #DelhiDiaries #Throwback #DocumentingDelhi #CulturalJourney #NostalgicVibes #Photography #StorytellingThroughImages #fuji
Yamuna Ghat near Kashmere Gate (mid 1800s Colorised.) Swipe to see the original photo. This is the first post of my new initiative, which will take you across the memories of Delhi, India in colour. These photos are taken from multiple archives, colored and posted here. Long live the archive! . . . . . #delhihistory #history #kashmeregate #newdelhihistory #delhi #delhihistorical #historygram #delhiarchival #delhiarchives #archivesdelhi #archives #archivesofinstagram #archive #colorised #historical #museum
Delhi, India / November 2023 / Mursal Mohammadi Missing India a bit more today, so finally posting the #delhiarchives. #DelhiDiaries #Throwback #DocumentingDelhi #CulturalJourney #NostalgicVibes #Photography #StorytellingThroughImages #fuji
Archival Image of The Jharna, a waterfall created for the Mughal pleasure. It was created with surplus water from the Hauz-e-Shamsi tank during the monsoon. Nawab Ghaziuddin Khan Firoz Jung, a nobleman at the court of Aurungzeb built the colonnaded dalan containing the water fall and a tank in front of it. Later, the Mughal emperor Muin-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar Shah built the double pavilion to the north and Bahadur Shah II added baradari in the center between the two tanks. The two tanks, one square and the other rectangular are connected by a water channel. Located in Mehrauli, the monument can be approached through Chhatarpur Metro Station. . #delhiarchaeology #Delhigovernment #delhimonuments #departmentofarchaeology #hiddengemsofdelhi #mehrauli #Jharna #Hauz-e-Shamsi #jahazmahal #medievalhistory #delhitourism #delhiarchives #medievaldelhi #archives #Turkmangate #archivalimage
Archival Image of The Turkman gate, one of the four surviving gateways of Shahjahanabad, which is on the south western side. There were originally 14 gateways surrounding the historic city. The gate is named after Shah Turkman who is buried nearby. The gate was constructed in 1658 AD. Delhi Gate metro station is about 1 Km away from the monument. . . #delhiarchaeology #DelhiGovernment #delhimonuments #departmentofarchaeology #hiddengemsofdelhi #shahjahanabad #gatewaysofdelhi #turkmangate #medievalhistory #delhitourism #delhiarchives #medievaldelhi #archives #Turkmangate #archivalimage
old delhi (2022) #delhiarchives #nikond3300
शहर नहीं, महफ़िल है #delhiarchives #littlestoriesofmylife #gratefulheart #citywalk
Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of Urdu language and culture. #urdupoetry #festival #urdushairi #ghazal #qawalinight🎶 #delhidiaries #delhiarchives #sundernursery #ekshamurdukenam #delhi6 #urdupost #delhigovernment
Got an opportunity to visit Gandhi smriti museum. This place has a totally different aura which is filled with peace and the teachings of gandhi. It has many memories of The great Mahatma 🕊️🇮🇳 • • • • Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan, is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, situated on Tees January Road, formerly Albuquerque Road, in New Delhi, India. It is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on 30 January 1948. It was originally the house of the Birla family, Indian business tycoons. It is now home to the Eternal Gandhi Multimedia Museum, which was established in 2005. • • • Pc : @harshitsharma7880 • • • • #gandhismriti #birlahouse #Mahatmagandhi #india #nonviolence #peace #jail #freedomstruggle #independence #gandhimuseum #assassination #greatpeople #mahatma #india #tourism #indiantourism #gandhiji #delhiarchives
Delhi was all about making memories and enjoying every moment. . . . . . . . . . #DelhiFun #Goodtimes #Delhiarchives
The first time I heard the name Meena Bazaar, it was in the song ‘𝘒𝘢𝘫𝘳𝘢 𝘔𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘣𝘢𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢’. A group of women from the society had gathered with a dholak and a spoon, for a night of dance, song and music at our house, during my cousin’s wedding celebration week. Remembering that night, it felt so appropriate to find that the origins of the market itself are rooted within these spaces of feminine abandon. Meena Bazaars, or “Khush-Roz”, were markets organized by Mughal emperors for the women of the Zenankhaana, the living quarters of Mughal Queens and nobility. Female traders and artisans would come to the Mahal from all over the city, and the festivities and exchanges would be abundant and safe within the walls of the forts. No man, but the emperor, would be allowed in. #ToraniTales #MeenaBazaar
Remembering our first president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a great freedom fighter, lawyer, and scholar, on his birth anniversary. Sharing a rare photograph of him leading a procession organized by the Municipal Committee of Delhi at Chandni Chowk. . @arvindkejriwal @mlasaurabhgk.official . #DelhiArchives #RajendraPrasad #FirstPresident #President #India #IndianHistory #DelhiHistory #Delhi
This unique model of the Taj Mahal was designed by Rajeev Gupta at the inauguration of the 8th India International Hot Air Balloon Show at Safdarjung Airport in New Delhi. Circa November 1992 Photo courtesy - RK Dayal for @indianexpress #ToraniIndia #ToraniTales #NewDelhi
Cherishing history at a glance .... HERITAGE WEEK ; POST - 1 . . . . . #heritage #rkpuram #delhi #delhiarchives #monument #history #photooftheday #heritageweek
An archival photograph from the felicitation ceremony of Padm Shri recipients by the Hon'ble President of the day Late Shri Giani Zail Singh. The inset shows Shri Amitabh Bachchan who was honoured with Padm Shri in 1984. Photo Credit @delhiarchivesofficial #amitabhbachchan #delhiarchives #proudmoment #loveforindia #madhushala
Delhi. The Cross & Ball Church. D. Macropolo & Co., Kolkata, c. 1910. Collotype, Divided back. The Cross & Ball Church is known as the St. James Church of Old Delhi inside Kashmir Gate. It was built by James Skinner in 1836. It is said that Skinner was once badly wounded while serving the army. He vowed to build a church in case he survived. When he recovered, he fulfilled his promise and built the Cross & Ball Church which still stands in Delhi as a Raj landmark. #postcard #indiapostcard #indiapostcards #indianphotography #delhi #delhiarchives #delhidiaries
Yahiñ kaam, yahiñ aaram Yahi rozi, yahi raahat! #newdelhidiaries #delhiarchives
Honorable Minister of General Administration of Delhi, Shri Gopal Rai, inaugurated an exhibition curated by the Delhi Archives on the Revolt of 1857 held at the Delhi Secretariat on May 22nd, 2023. The exhibition showcased preserved archival records depicting the historic event, recognized as the first war of independence. This exhibition serves as a reminder of our national struggle and helps reconnect Indians to their shared history. The exhibition is on display till the 3rd of June. #exhibition #revoltof1857 #delhiartculturelanguages #delhiarchives #delhigovt
The magnificent Turkman Gate belongs to the mid-18th century. It is named after a saint Turkman Shah, who is believed to have lived and have been buried near the banks of the river Yamuna, near Turkman Gate. The stupendous gateway has octagonal bastions decorated with merlons and double arched entrances with medallions on either side. It has a combination of red sandstone, lakhori bricks, ashlar and random rubble masonry. There is a two bay deep gateway with a flat roof on the first bay and domed roof on the second bay. One of the four surviving gateways of Shahjahanabad, Turkman Gate is captivating the attention of passersby in the midst of Chandni Chowk roads. Swipe left for the archival images of Turkman gate captured in January 1915. LOCATION- Asaf Ali Road, Turkman Gate APPROACHABILITY- Delhi Gate metro station is about 1 Km away from the monument. . . #delhiarchaeology #DelhiGovernment #delhimonuments #departmentofarchaeology #hiddengemsofdelhi #shahjahanabad #gatewaysofdelhi #turkmangate #medievalhistory #delhitourism #delhiarchives #medievaldelhi
Archival images of the Tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan. LOCATION- South East corner of Qutub complex, Mehrauli Archaeological Park. APPROACHABILITY- Qutub Minar Metro station (yellow line) is the nearest to the monument. . . #delhimonuments #hiddengemsofdelhi #DelhiGovernment #delhiarchaeology #departmentofarchaeology #mughals #tomb #akbar #mehrauliarchaeologicalpark #qulikhantomb #metcalfe #metcalfehouse #archives #delhiarchives
Delhi Archives invites applications for fellowships in the fields of Records Management, Conservation, Digitization, Dissemination of Information, Microfilming, and Oriental Languages (Urdu and Persian). Applications are open till 7th May 2023. Note: Those who have already applied for the advertisement dated 29.09.2022 are not required to apply again. #fellowships #delhigovt #delhiarchives #delhiartculturelanguages
Experience the "Making of a Revolutionary" organised by the Delhi Government to celebrate the Shaheedi Diwas. You can visit the exhibition from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM till 5th April 2023. Location- British era Zail in Bawana. . . #hiddengemsofdelhi #departmentofarchaeology #delhiarchaeology #bawanazail #bhagatsingh #shaheedidiwas #delhitourism #delhigovernment #delhiarchives #lesserknownmonumentsofdelhi
Delhi weather these days💙 📸 @imfalahatkhan . . #thedelhipedia #delhipedia #delhi #delhi6 #delhiblogger #delhigram #delhiarchives #futuredelhi #beauty #humayunstomb #humayun #photography #bestphoto #photooftheday #featured
Pictured here is a rare photo of Feroz Shah Kotla followed by an intriguing story behind the Ashokan Pillar. Constructed in 1354 by Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1309 - 1388 CE), the third Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty, Feroz Shah Kotla is a citadellocated in the centre of the city of Ferozabad. While hunting in Topra Kalan in Haryana's present-day Yamunanagar district in 1356, Feroz Shah came upon two Ashokan pillars. One of these pillars can be seen in this photograph and is still standing today. The second pillar which was brought back from Topra Kalan, was put in Firuz Shah's hunting lodge in North Delhi's Ridge region. Finding its mention in Afif's Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi, Firuzabad was a thriving city with several mosques, caravanserais, and three palaces with the city also being well linked with Delhi resulting in a lot of traffic moving back and forth. #ferozshahkotla #ashokanpillar #delhihistory #delhiheritage #delhimonuments #delhiarchives #delhiartculturelanguages #delhiacl #delhigovt
The Sufi saint who built a baoli and a sultan fell. “There’s an old Delhi legend of a sultan who came here in the 14th century and decided to build a fort in the city to cement his name on history. The land on the other hand was entranced with a different figure, a Sufi saint who had found his home here...” Story link in highlights 🔗 Image: The fort of Tughlak in a watercolour by Edward Lear, dated 1874 AD. . . . . . . #kahaanikollective #hanuzdillidurast #delhiarchives #legendsofdelhi #folklore #delhigram #delhidiaries #folktales #edwardlear #1874 #watercolorpainting #sufi #kahaani #delhistories #dillimerijaan
@Qila-i- akbari❣️ 📷@jeromejoseph96 #agra #archeologicalsurveyofindia #delhiarchives #winteriscoming
India got freedom in 1947. In 1948, Miranda House was established. Miranda House chose its first student president in 1949. In 1950, it gave itself a constitution. Elections were first time held in 1950 as per the constitution. India got its constitution in 1950-51. First elections in India were held in 1951-52. How do we understand an institution which upheld the idea of democratic principles before the nation did? An institution built on the ideas of freedom, union, democracy and camaraderie. In a way to complete 75 years, Miranda House has emerged as an idea. An idea of a space which prepares women as free, uninhibited individuals. The board of our student's union presidents from 1949 is celebration of our long lasting principles of freedom and democracy. It is an evidence of a political legacy which Miranda House promises and carries till today. #mirandahouse #Archives #MirandaHouseArchives #delhiuniversity #delhi #delhiarchives #NorthCampus #75years #freedom #studentpolitics #studentelections
In commemoration of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi Ji, we present this rare book from the collection of the Delhi Archives. This autobiography was first dictated by him in his own mother tongue to one of his fellow political prisoners during his long imprisonment in the years 1922–1924. It was edited and translated into English. You can now also read these rare books by visiting the e-abhilekh portal of Delhi Archives. Source: Acc No. 693/1930/Rare Books/Library . . . . . 🙏Courtesy :- @delhiarchivesofficial . . . #MahatmaGandhi #GandhiJayanti #mkgandhi #DelhiArchives #RareBook #DelhiHistory
In commemoration of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi Ji, we present this rare book from the collection of the Delhi Archives. This autobiography was first dictated by him in his own mother tongue to one of his fellow political prisoners during his long imprisonment in the years 1922–1924. It was edited and translated into English. You can now also read these rare books by visiting the e-abhilekh portal of Delhi Archives. Source: Acc No. 693/1930/Rare Books/Library . . #MahatmaGandhi #GandhiJayanti #Gandhi #DelhiArchives #RareBook #DelhiHistory
Sailen Chatterjee was a well-known journalist who had the opportunity of touring with Mahatma Gandhi all over India during the last four eventful years of his life as the United Press of India Special Correspondent. The second of October is Gandhi Jayanti, and in this article, Shri Chatterjee gives a very intimate portrait of how the Mahatma celebrated his last birthday during his lifetime. Source: File No. R-4360/ Reports/ Library . . #MahatmaGandhi #GandhiJi #GandhiJayanti #Bapu #DelhiArchives #Gandhi #FatherofNation
On the occasion of the 115th Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Delhi Archives organised an archival exhibition "Making of a Revolutionary" today at Qudsia Bagh, New Delhi. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dy. CM Shri Manish Sisodia along with other senior officers. . . . #DelhiArchives #ManishSisodia #DelhiGovernment #BhagatSingh #shaheedbhagatsingh #shaheedeazam #Delhi #QudsiaBagh
On the occasion of the 115th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Delhi Archives invites you to the inauguration of the exhibition "Making of Revolutionary", to be inaugurated by Dy. Chief Minister, Shri Manish Sisodia (@msisodia.aap) on September 28th, 2022 at 11:30 AM. . . #DelhiArchives #BhagatSingh #shaheedbhagatsingh #DelhiTourism #DelhiGovernment #Exhibition #Archives
#WorldTourismDay is an annual observance that focuses on raising awareness and promoting tourism in various parts of the world. This note, written in 1954, is also about the promotion of tourism in Delhi. It includes some of the most popular and historically significant locations, where some arrangements were proposed, such as a children's park near Alai Minar, a rest house at Tughlakabad, restaurants for foreign tourists, and some basic requirements like water, parking, etc. Source: File No. 22-4/1954/Chief Commissioner . . #Tourism #TourismDay #DelhiArchives #DelhiTourism #Delhi #QutubMinar #Alaiminar #tughlakabad #okhla
The white, semi-circular building at Sham Nath Marg that houses the Vidhan Sabha was once the seat of British India. Soon after the 1911 Delhi Durbar, where King George V made the announcement, Viceroy Lord Hardinge shifted his base from Calcutta and set up a temporary capital in north Delhi’s Civil Lines. The building was originally built in 1912, designed by E. Montague Thomas. The first sitting of the legislative council was held at this temporary secretariat, and the premises were used for official work from 1913 to 1926. . #DelhiArchives #ArchivalPhoto #Delhi #DelhiVidhanSabha #DelhiHistory #VidhanSabha #CivilLines #indianhistorypics #indianhistoryphotos #indianhistorypictures #indianhistory
Qila-i-Kuhna Masjid, photographed in 1912-13. The most magnificent structure still standing within Purana Qila, the Qila-i-Kuhna Masjid, was built by Sher Shah in 1541 with a combination of marble and deep red sandstone. Architecturally, this mosque occupies an influential position in the development of the mosque in Indo-Islamic architecture, as it exemplifies the transitional phase from Lodi to Mughal styles. Its facade of arches, oriel windows and corner towers on the rear end are features seen in Lodi period mosques, such as the Bara Gumbad Masjid in Lodi Gardens. Inside the hall, the mihrabs are richly decorated with concentric arches. The mosque's courtyard has a shallow tank that once had a fountain. . . #PuranaQila #Delhi #DelhiMonuments #DelhiArchives #Archives #indianhistoryphotos #indianhistorypictures #indianhistorypics
During World War I, the Indian Army deployed large numbers of divisions and independent brigades in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Africa. Over one million Indian troops served overseas, of whom around 75,000 died during the war. Thousands of children in villages across India suffered irreversible losses as most soldiers recruited were farmers or cultivators, rather than city dwellers. To ensure that those children receive a foundational education, the above proposal was made. Source: File No. 126/ 1917/ Education/ Chief Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #WorldWar #Education #School #worlwar2 #Worldwar1 #worldwari #worldwarii #DelhiHistory #indianhistory
The Old Iron Bridge is from a series of aerial views taken in 1933. After the Great Revolt, the need to link the British-ruled territories by railway lines, desultorily discussed in 1853, acquired a sense of urgency. This magnificent iron bridge, completed in 1867, was at two levels, the higher one for trains and the other for carts and pedestrians. It carried trains from Calcutta to Kalka, near the summer capital, Shimla, through Delhi. The track entered the city through Salimgarh Fort, occupied by the British Army. . . . #OldIronBridge #IronBridge #lohekapul #OldDelhi #Railway #railwaystation #Yamuna #YamunaFlood #Flood #Delhi #DelhiArchives #indianhistoryphotos #indianhistorypictures #indianhistorypics #HistoryofDelhi #railway
नागरी प्रचारिणी सभा की स्थापना बाबू श्यामसुंदर दास, पं. रामनारायण मिश्र और ठाकुर शिव कुमार सिंह ने मिलकर १६ जुलाई १८६० को की थी। इसका उद्देश्य हिंदी भाषा और नागरी का प्रचार और इन्हें उचित मान्यता दिलाना था। इस चित्र में काशी नागरी प्रचारिणी सभा द्वारा अपनी उपलब्धियों और अभिलाषाओं को रेखांकित करती १९२८ में छपी पुस्तक है । अगले चित्र में नागरी प्रचारिणी सभा के भवन और उससे जुड़े लोगों की तस्वीरें हैं | Source: File No. 1-22 / 1931/ Education/ Chief Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #Archives #HindiDiwas #Hindi #Delhi #हिंदीदिवस #हिंदी #हिन्दीदिवस #हिन्दी
Adham Khan's tomb as it was in the early 1908. Adham Khan's tomb, set on a high plinth with low towers at each corner, is located across the road from the Mehrauli bus terminal along the walls of Lal Kot, said to have enclosed Delhi's first city. The octagonal chamber has a dome crowned by a red sandstone finial. So thick are the walls and so many of the passages within them, that visitors often get lost or disoriented-a phenomenon that has given this tomb the popular name Bhul-Bhulaiyan, or "labyrinth". Adham Khan's mother, Maham Anga, was one of Emperor Akbar's wet nurses. However, tragically, Adham Khan was executed by the emperor because he killed Ataga (Atgah) Khan, the husband of another wet nurse, Ji Ji Anga. Maham Anga died of grief soon thereafter, and both were buried in this tomb that the remorseful emperor built-although there appears to be only one grave in the mausoleum today. . . #DelhiArchives #Archives #indianhistoryphotos #indianhistorypics #indianhistorypictures #AdhamKhan #AdhamKhanTomb #Mehrauli #Delhi #DelhiHistory #HistoryofDelhi #ArchivalPhoto #monument #monumentsofdelhi
A complaint on behalf of the talkie distributors and cinema exhibitors regarding undue advantage taken by the local police in respect of free movie passes. Cinema exhibitors were forced to issue free passes, and those who disobeyed were fined severely. Specifically, they demanded protection from the police's arbitrary and undue menace of challans and the dismantling of the system of free passes. . . Source: File No. 1-16/1937/General/Chief Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #Archives #Delhi #DelhiHistory #ArchivalPhoto #Cinema #DelhiCinema #Talkies #DelhiTalkies #ArchivalRecords
Queen Elizabeth II, who served as queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth nations for 70 years, has died. She was the first British monarch to visit India after its independence from colonial rule. The above-enclosed document contains information about the arrangements made during her visit to Delhi. Source: File No. 18/ 1961/ Confidential/ Delhi Administration . . #DelhiArchives #QueenElizabeth #queenelizabethii #Delhi #DelhiHistory #Queen #hermajesty #Queen #England #Uk #unitedkingdom #Britan #indianhistoryphotos #indianhistory #RamleelaGround
A letter dated November 2nd, 1939, from the Deputy Commissioner, Delhi, regarding the unveiling ceremony of the statue of King George V by the then Viceroy, as a memorial to the British monarch. It was unveiled about 83 years ago in the same space where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's statue will be unveiled today. Source: File No. 155/1939/Deputy Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #NetajiSubhasChandraBose #Bose #Netaji #Kartvyapath #Rajpath #Delhi #kinggeorgev #shubhashchandrabose #Rajpath #IndiaGate
The above note, addressed to Mr W.M. Hailey, refers to discussions about repairing the Asoka Pillar in Firozabad (now Feroz Shah Kotla). The repair of the fallen portion of the Upper Terrace was estimated to cost Rs. 3000. A lack of auditoriums in the capital also makes this maintenance necessary, since most performances or programmes were held here or at the Qutub complex prior to independence. . . Source: File No 31/1914/Education/Chief Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #AshokaPillar #FirozShahKotla #ferozshahkotla #indianhistory #DelhiHistory #Delhi #QutubComplex #Firozabad #indianhistorypics #indianhistoryphotos #HistoryofDelhi
An archival image of Ghantewala, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, established in 1790, was one of the oldest halwai shops in India. It was founded by Lala Sukh Lal Jain, who had arrived in the walled city of Delhi from Amber, India. There are several theories regarding how it acquired the name "Ghantewala". Some say it was named after the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, who used to send his servants to get sweets from the ghante ki neeche wali dukaan, which in time became Ghantewala. Another theory is that the founder, Lala Sukh Lal Jain, used to sell his sweets by walking from street to street while ringing a bell to attract attention. As a result, people began to refer to him as "Ghantewala" as he gained popularity. Later, when he opened a shop, he named it "Ghantewala". In 1954, B.R. Chopra produced a Bollywood film Chandni Chowk. The thought of Chandni Chowk without Ghantewala was unimaginable to him. So, to give the film an authentic feel, he made sure the shop replica appeared in it. . . #DelhiArchives #ChandniChowk #OldDelhi #Ghantewala #shahjahanabad #indianhistoryphotos #indianhistorypictures #indianhistorypics #DelhiPhotos #OldPhotos #Archives #Delhi6 #Delhi
The Bombay Presidency Trades Association made the above proposal in 1914 to protect honest traders from fraudulent and unfair trade practices. They demanded that each mint establish a small department where people could have articles stamped with the government stamp certifying that the metal was of the correct composition. Despite the majority of civilized countries at the time already using the Hallmarking System, the British Indian Government rejected the proposal by stating that goldsmiths and silversmiths were in a position to protect their wares with their marks. Source: File No. 12/1914/Deputy Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #Gold #HallMark #Delhi #DelhiHistory #indianhistory #Silver #Archives
The document mentioned above is related to the acquisition of land in Hauz Khas for the preservation of historical buildings. A budget of Rs. 1660 had been set aside for the purpose. The most intriguing aspect of this document is how they persuaded individuals to leave their dwellings. Source: File No. 5/1913/Deputy Commissioner . . #HauzKhas #DelhiArchives #DelhiMonument #HauzKhasVillage #FirozShah #FirozShahTomb #Delhi #DelhiMonument #Archives #ArchivalPhoto #indianhistorypictures #indianhistoryphotos #indianhistorypics
Sher Shah Gate or Lal Darwaza near Purana Qila, photographed in 1912-13. Sher Shah Gate was one of the entrances to the city that the Afghan noble Sher Shah Sur built after he conquered Delhi from its Mughal ruler, Humayun, in 1540. Sher Shah's city, called Shergarh, was built around his citadel, the Purana Qila, and archaeologists have determined that this city was very extensive. The Sher Shah Gate is located on Mathura Road, north of the Khairu'l-Manazil Masjid and opposite the Delhi Zoo. This structure is largely constructed of red sandstone and is therefore referred to as the Lal Darwaza, or red gate, an epithet it shares with the Khuni Darwaza. In the upper storey of the gate, sandstone is interspersed with grey quartzite. There is a curtain wall on either side of the gateway. Both the curtain wall and the gateway are surmounted by battlements. . . #DelhiArchives #Delhi #PuranaQila #Humayun #SherShahSuri #Suri #Shergarh #khairulmanazil #laldarwaja #IndianHistoryPhotos #IndianHistoryPics #IndianHistoryPictures #History #IndianHistory #DelhiHistory
#DocumentoftheWeek Connaught Place, or 'CP' as it is more commonly known, is a massive commercial and financial centre in New Delhi. It was originally a ridge covered with kikar trees prior to construction. As part of the creation of the Imperial City of Delhi, the British Indian Government acquired and evicted three villages, Madhoganj, Jaisinghpura, and Raja Ka Bazzar, which belonged to the Maharaja of Jaipur. These documents deal with the acquisition of land and the preservation of temples in those areas, like the Bara Hanuman Temple, Guru ka Bangla (Gurudwara Bangla Sahib), and other Jain temples. . . Source: File No 20/1913/Deputy Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #connaughtplace #Madhoganj #JaisinghPura #CP #Delhi #HanumanTemple #gurudwarabanglasahib #banglasahib #DelhiHistory
The tomb of Iltutmish with his white marble grave in the foreground, photographed in 1908-09. North-west of the Quwwatu'l-Islam Masjid is the tomb of Qutbu'd-Din Aibak's son-in-law and successor, Shamsu'd-Din Iltutmish. The tomb was built in 1235 by lltutmish himself, just a year before his death, and its arches and semi-domes reflect indigenous influence, but the decorative carvings on its entrances and interior follow Saracenic tradition. The tomb's main dome collapsed, perhaps due to faulty construction. Though it is believed that Firuz Shah Tughluq rebuilt the dome, even the replacement did not survive. . . #DelhiArchives #Delhi #DelhiMonuments #DelhiHistory #Qutubminar #Qutubcomplex #iltumishtomb #iltumish #qutbuddinaibak #qutubuddinaibak #Qutub #Mehrauli #OldIndianHistoryPhotos #indianhistoryphotos #IndianHistoryPics #HistoryofDelhi
In accordance with the above resolution, dated August 9th, 1911, the dates appointed for Their Majesties' State Entry into Delhi, December 7th, 1911, and the date appointed for the imperial durbar, December 12th, 1911, were declared public holidays throughout India. It also ordered that formal celebrations for this unique event be held in every village across the Indian empire. This included the royal proclamation being read aloud and the portrait of His Majesty being displayed with a royal salute of 101 guns fired. . Source: File No. 30/1911/Deputy Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #DelhiHistory #Delhi #DelhiGovernment #DelhiDurbar #Durbar #coronationdurbar #OldDehi #ImperialDurbar
A reward poster from 1913 for information related to the "Delhi Bomb Outrage" to assassinate the then Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge. The Delhi Bomb Outrage, also known as the Delhi Conspiracy Case, hatched by the Indian revolutionary underground in Bengal and Punjab and led by Rash Behari Bose, culminated in the attempted assassination of the Viceroy on December 23, 1912, when a homemade bomb was thrown into the Viceroy's howdah as the ceremonial procession moved through the Delhi suburb of Chandni Chowk. Source: File no. 235A/1912/Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #DelhiConspiracyCase #DelhiFreedomMovement #DelhiBombCase #Delhi #DelhiDurbar #RashBehariBose #LordHardinge #Reward #ChandniChowk #OldDehi #DelhiHistory #HistoryofDelhi
Political cartoons are framed as visual satirical presentations that address public issues, personalities, events, and social, political, economic, or cultural trends with the perfect blend of wit, satire, and punch. It entered the Indian scenario during the British Raj. Cartoons were among the cultural forms that were routinely monitored by the British. The main objective of those cartoons was to use humour and joy to portray to Indian readers the flaws and bad policies of the Britishers. Here are some cuttings of cartoons from various newspapers that were published during the British Raj. . . Source: File No.54/1945/Special Press Advisory/Chief Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #Delhi #DelhiGovernment #Newspaper #NewspaperCuttings #Cartoons #PoliticalCartoon #DelhiHistory
An areal view of Gheora Village, Narela, Delhi Province, during the floods of September 1933. . . #DelhiArchives #Delhi #Narela #DelhiFlood #indianhistoryphotos #IndianHistoryPics #Flood #ArchivalPhotos
#DocumentoftheWeek Following the arrest of Bahadur Shah Zafar, search parties were dispatched to locate members of the royal family. Only two of Zafar's sons are known to have successfully escaped. At the same time, Mirza Bakhtawar Shah and Mirza Meandoo were arrested and shot dead. Most of Zafar's sons and grandsons met the same end, sooner or later. . . Source: File no. 6/Mutineers/Residency records . . #DelhiArchives #BahadurShahZafar #Zafar #Mutiny #revolt #Rebellion #MughalHistory #Mughal #Mutiny1857 #DelhiHistory #KhooniDarwaza
Delhi Flood in 1933-1934: The above letter from the Deputy Commissioner of Delhi discusses the urgent arrangements made for a few villages living in the flood relief camp near Safdarjung to occupy the outside room of the Tomb. . . Source: File No. 147/1933/Deputy Commissioner . . #DelhiArchives #Delhi #DelhiHistory #DelhiFlood #safdarjungtomb #DelhiFloodRelief #HistoryofDelhi #IndianHistory