Life in Indian cities in Colonial Era/20th century-in Pics

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Life in Indian cities in Colonial Era/20th century-in Pics​

This thread is being opened to have a look at the past..Hope you enjoy.. ( COURTESY TO ALL THE PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO LIVED IN THE COLONIAL ERA AND THOSE WHO HOLD ON TO THESE PICS FOR OUR GENERATIONS AND BEYOND.. )




Old Courthouse Street, Kolkata, ~1880

 

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St John's church, Kolkata, 1865

 

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Howrah bridge area, Kolkata ~1940s

 

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Those who've been to Kolkata . cant forget CHOWRINGEE MARKET (here in early 40's )

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The first time i came to kolkata, I stayed here only. Did not know this was so old..GREAT EASTERN HOTEL

 

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Grand Hotel, Chowringhee,Calcutta ~1903

 

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Bombay 1881

 

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MADRAS 1880

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TRAMS in MADRAS

 

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Higginbothams

 

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Trams in Delhi

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1954 in Old Delhi,

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Bombay-Elphinstne Circle 1870

 

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Bangalore Then

Bangalore Now!

 

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Bombay University Buildings 1877

 

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An aerial view of Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi, built between 1650 and 1658.