Unseen photographs of India, Ceylon, Burma and Southeast Asia from the days of the British Empire
Vanitha R
Colonial india
Delve into the fascinating history of Colonial India and discover the impact of British rule. Uncover stories of struggle, resilience, and cultural exchange during this pivotal period in Indian history.
Anyone wanting a picture of what life was really like for the wives of the men who ran the Raj in the second half of the 19th century might find this book of household advice fascinating, writes KATHARINE WHITEHORN.
Gertrude Toll
Reinforcing stereotypes and depicting India as a crumbling ruin, early photography often served as a tool of imperial propaganda.
Khushi Maheshwari
The first half of the 19th-century was a tipping point for British imperial presence in the Indian subcontinent. No longer preoccupied with the chase of conquest, the focus had moved to colonial rule. This led to the opportunity for increased geographical and cultural exploration, and with it scope for understanding the diverse landscapes, languages, buildings…
Rani
Reinforcing stereotypes and depicting India as a crumbling ruin, early photography often served as a tool of imperial propaganda.
User_usjrhzs
In December, the British Library uploaded beautiful images from a variety of colonial-era travel books.
Hayat khan
The Raj, as British India was known, was the jewel of the British Empire in the 1800s.
Belle Hammond
Some of the most astonishing photographs from ancient India. A treasure, the country known for its culture and heritage. Under the British governance, there has been so much of divinity and significance to these photographs
JCStudio
Reinforcing stereotypes and depicting India as a crumbling ruin, early photography often served as a tool of imperial propaganda.
Charu Goyal
A man revered as a Sufi saint and poet was all but forgotten, until his grave was found by chance.
farida shaikh
