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The Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayThe Man Sing Palace, Gwalior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. Creator: UnknownEast Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. One of the oldest stone structures in India, and important monument of Indian Architecture
The Demon Kumbhakarna Is Defeated by Rama and Lakshmana... ca. 1670. Creator: UnknownThe Demon Kumbhakarna Is Defeated by Rama and Lakshmana: Folio from a Dispersed Ramayana Series, ca. 1670
Krishna and Balarama Fight the Evil King Kamsas Wrestlers... ca. 1650. Creator: UnknownKrishna and Balarama Fight the Evil King Kamsas Wrestlers: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana, ca. 1650
A Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775. Creator: UnknownA Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775
Vishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha (recto).. c1775. Creator: UnknownVishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha (recto), Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), c1775
Enthroned and Crowned Buddha Holding Lotuses, King of the Buddha Suit... 19th century. Creator: UnknownEnthroned and Crowned Buddha Holding Lotuses, King of the Buddha Suit, Playing Card from a Dashavatara (Ten Avatars) Ganjifa Set, 19th century
Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. Creator: UnknownRaga Gandhara, 1650-75. A gaunt ascetic with protruding ribs sits on a tiger skin as a disciple carrying a pouch approaches
Radha's Confidante Meets with Krishna (Arudhayauvana Madhya)... c1635. Creator: UnknownRadha's Confidante Meets with Krishna (Arudhayauvana Madhya), Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1635
Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775. Creator: UnknownScenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775
Krishna Making Kubja Beautiful, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1645. Creator: UnknownKrishna Making Kubja Beautiful, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1645
Vibhasa Ragini, Fourth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1660 and c1675. Creator: UnknownVibhasa Ragini, Fourth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1660 and c1675
Month of Bhadon (August-September), Folio From a Barahmasa, between c1640 and c1650. Creator: UnknownMonth of Bhadon (August-September), Folio From a Barahmasa, between c1640 and c1650
Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650. Creator: UnknownBhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650
The March Against Jarasandha, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... 1st half of 17th century. Creator: UnknownThe March Against Jarasandha, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), First half of 17th century
Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son... c1640. Creator: UnknownKrishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1640
Shatrujit Singh of Datia (Reigned 1762-1801) on Horseback, c1780. Creator: UnknownShatrujit Singh of Datia (Reigned 1762-1801) on Horseback, c1780
Hanuman Carrying the Mountain of Medicinal Herbs (left); Rama Battles Ravana (right)... 10th centur Creator: UnknownHanuman Carrying the Mountain of Medicinal Herbs (left); Rama Battles Ravana (right), Architectural Panel with Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) Scenes (image 1 of 6), 10th century
Gambhir Singh Receiving Gulabani, c1775. Creator: UnknownGambhir Singh Receiving Gulabani, c1775
Kanhra Ragini, Third Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1700 and c1730. Creator: UnknownKanhra Ragini, Third Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1700 and c1730
Radha and Krishna Embracing in a Bower, Folio from a Gita Govinda... c1605 or later. Creator: UnknownRadha and Krishna Embracing in a Bower, Folio from a Gita Govinda (Song of the Cowherd), c1605 or later
Todi Ragini, Second Wife of Hindol Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1775 and c1800. Creator: UnknownTodi Ragini, Second Wife of Hindol Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1775 and c1800
Dhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1700. Creator: UnknownDhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1700
Maharaja Kumar Himan Raj Singh at Worship, c1790. Creator: UnknownMaharaja Kumar Himan Raj Singh at Worship, c1790
Desakhya Ragini, the Third Wife of Hindola Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1700 and c1730. Creator: UnknownDesakhya Ragini, the Third Wife of Hindola Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1700 and c1730
Two Ladies on a Terrace, Folio from an Amaru Sataka (Hundred Stanzas of Amaru), c1670. Creator: UnknownTwo Ladies on a Terrace, Folio from an Amaru Sataka (Hundred Stanzas of Amaru), c1670
Parvati Worshipping Shiva (image 3 of 3), between 1750 and 1800. Creator: UnknownParvati Worshipping Shiva (image 3 of 3), between 1750 and 1800
Scenes From Krishna's Life, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1700. Creator: UnknownScenes From Krishna's Life, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1700
Lovers Embracing, Folio from an Erotic Manuscript, c1660. Creator: UnknownLovers Embracing, Folio from an Erotic Manuscript, c1660
Baz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting, c1760. Creator: UnknownBaz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting, c1760
Lalita Ragini, Fifth Wife of Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650. Creator: UnknownLalita Ragini, Fifth Wife of Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650
Horse-Headed Yogini Hayagriva Seated Holding a Child, 11th century. Creator: UnknownHorse-Headed Yogini Hayagriva Seated Holding a Child, 11th century
Rampant Mythical Lions (Vyala), 8th / 9th century. Creator: UnknownRampant Mythical Lions (Vyala), 8th/9th century
Hanuman, the Monkey God, 9th century. Creator: UnknownHanuman, the Monkey God, 9th century
Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu, 10th/11th century
Celestial Beauty (Apsara), 12th century. Creator: UnknownCelestial Beauty (Apsara), 12th century
God Shiva Seated in Loving Embrace with Goddess Uma on the Bull Nandi, 9th century
Malashri Ragini from a Ragmala series, 1640. Creator: UnknownMalashri Ragini from a Ragmala series, 1640
Large Shrine Figure in the Happy Valley, Gwalior, India, 1860s. Creator: UnknownLarge Shrine Figure in the Happy Valley, Gwalior, India, 1860s
Encounters in Mathura: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... ca. 1700. Creator: UnknownEncounters in Mathura: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1700. The nobility of Mathura watch as Krishna and Balarama participate in heroic deeds
A Heroine Plucking a Flower: Page from a Dispersed Nayikabheda, ca. 1660-80. Creator: UnknownA Heroine Plucking a Flower: Page from a Dispersed Nayikabheda, ca. 1660-80
Krishna Revels with the Gopis... from a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Song of the Cowherds), c1630-40Krishna Revels with the Gopis: Page from a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Song of the Cowherds), ca. 1630-40
Vasant Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1630-40. Krishna dances to a drum and cymbals in a spring festival celebrating the coming abundance
Dipak Raga: Folio from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1630-40. Creator: UnknownDipak Raga: Folio from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1630-40. Associated with night to evoke the mood of intimacy between lovers
A Heroine and Her Lover in a Pavilion: Page from a Dispersed Nayikabheda, ca. 1660-80
Section of a Coping Rail, c. 150 BC. Creator: UnknownSection of a Coping Rail, c. 150 BC. The stupa at Bharhut is one of the earliest monuments in India to have a fully embellished railing carved with a variety of imagery pertaining to life
Noble seated on an outdoor parapet worshiping a shrine of Krishna fluting, c. 1800
Lovers (Mithuna), 1000s. Creator: UnknownLovers (Mithuna), 1000s. Erotic imagery was a standard element on sacred monuments in India. Idealized lovers signal the auspiciousness of birth, prosperity of life
Indian military barracks, c1910. Creator: UnknownIndian military barracks, c1910. Army buildings, possibly at Mhow (now Dr. Ambedkar Nagar), in Madhya Pradesh, India. Postcard. [Guerra & Sons]
Indore State Forces, 1936. Creator: UnknownIndore State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]
Gwalior State Forces, 1936. Creator: UnknownGwalior State Forces, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]
Erotic Sculpture, Hindu Temple, Khajuraho, India, 950 - 1050. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of a hundred years, from 950 to 1050
Erotic Sculpture, Khajuraho, India. c950-1050. (20th century)
Gwalior, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]
From Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesFrom Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or
A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911
A Hawksman of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Hawksman of Rajgarh, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]
Raja of Rutlam, Central India Agency, 1902. Artist: Bourne & ShepherdRaja of Rutlam, Central India Agency, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
Gwalior Fort Before Sunrise, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayGwalior Fort Before Sunrise, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911
A Rajput of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Rajput of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911
A Formidable Warrior of Rewa, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Formidable Warrior of Rewa, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]
A Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911
A Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911
Mosque of Abdul Rahim Khan, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Artist: FindenMosque of Abdul Rahim Khan, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner
The hill fortress of Gwalior, India, c1860. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies
Men carrying baskets of cotton at an Indore cotton mill, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail
The Princess of Bhopal, India, 1895. Artist: Charles BarbantThe Princess of Bhopal, India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
Nawab Sikandar, the Begum of Bhopal, 1863. From The Illustrated London News (1863)
The Madan Mahal, Jabalpur, India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
An executioner, Rewah (Rewa), India, 1922. Artist: Bourne and ShepherdAn executioner, Rewah (Rewa), India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy
Man Singh Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodMan Singh Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card. Situated within Gwalior Fort, the Man Singh Palace was built between 1486 and 1516 by Raja Man Singh
The Maharaja of Gwalior at home, Madhya Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodThe Maharaja of Gwalior at home, Madhya Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card
The Fortress of Gwalior, India. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III
Cantonment, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, India, early 20th century. Postcard showing military barracks during the British Raj period. Europeans in topees can be seen in the foreground
The Residency, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series
Medieval Hindu Temple, Khajuraho, India, 950 - 1050Medieval Hindu Temple, Khajuraho, India. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of a hundred years, from 950 to 1050
