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Capt. Thomas Biggs

Capt. Thomas Biggs

b. 1822d. 1905

Personality.Photographer
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Date of Birth
1822
Date of Death
1905
Age
83
Nationality
British

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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of Yakoot Dabooli, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of Yakoot Dabooli, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mausoleum of Kishwur Khan and Huzrut Shah Ahmed, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mausoleum of Kishwur Khan and Huzrut Shah Ahmed, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Mehturee Mahal. General View, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Mehturee Mahal. General View, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Jumma Mosque. From the North East, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Jumma Mosque. From the North East, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Jumma Mosque. From the courtyard, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Jumma Mosque. From the courtyard, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Gateway for the Nukar Khana of Nawab Mustafa Khan's palace, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Gateway for the Nukar Khana of Nawab Mustafa Khan's palace, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque and Gateway Built by Nawab Mustafa Khan Ardistany, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque and Gateway Built by Nawab Mustafa Khan Ardistany, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Purudkul. Two Temples, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Purudkul. Two Temples, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Gokak. Temple near the Falls, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Gokak. Temple near the Falls, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Bunshunkuree. Idol Car with Stone Wheels, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Bunshunkuree. Idol Car with Stone Wheels, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Gol Goomuz. General view., 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Gol Goomuz. General view., c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of Musaood Khan, at Adoni, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of Musaood Khan, at Adoni, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Taj Bowree. The Entrance, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Taj Bowree. The Entrance, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Unfinished Mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah I, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Unfinished Mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah I, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Ashar Mobarak, General View, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Ashar Mobarak, General View, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Gateway, Mausoleum, and Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza. Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Gateway, Mausoleum, and Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza. Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of Tipoo Sultan at Seringapatnam, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of Tipoo Sultan at Seringapatnam, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, 1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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John Falconer (Author), India: Pioneering Photographers 1850-1900, 2001, Authored Book
Falconer, John (Author). India: Pioneering Photographers 1850-1900, 2001 | Authored Book | 00844546
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of Yakoot Dabooli, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of Yakoot Dabooli, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mausoleum of Kishwur Khan and Huzrut Shah Ahmed, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mausoleum of Kishwur Khan and Huzrut Shah Ahmed, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Mehturee Mahal. General View, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Mehturee Mahal. General View, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Jumma Mosque. From the North East, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Jumma Mosque. From the North East, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Jumma Mosque. From the courtyard, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Jumma Mosque. From the courtyard, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Gateway for the Nukar Khana of Nawab Mustafa Khan's palace, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Gateway for the Nukar Khana of Nawab Mustafa Khan's palace, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque and Gateway Built by Nawab Mustafa Khan Ardistany, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque and Gateway Built by Nawab Mustafa Khan Ardistany, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Purudkul. Two Temples, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Purudkul. Two Temples, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Gokak. Temple near the Falls, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Gokak. Temple near the Falls, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Bunshunkuree. Idol Car with Stone Wheels, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Bunshunkuree. Idol Car with Stone Wheels, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Gol Goomuz. General view., 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Gol Goomuz. General view., c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of Musaood Khan, at Adoni, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of Musaood Khan, at Adoni, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Taj Bowree. The Entrance, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Taj Bowree. The Entrance, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Unfinished Mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah I, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Unfinished Mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah I, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Ashar Mobarak, General View, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Ashar Mobarak, General View, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Gateway, Mausoleum, and Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza. Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Gateway, Mausoleum, and Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza. Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of Tipoo Sultan at Seringapatnam, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of Tipoo Sultan at Seringapatnam, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, 1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Iwullee. Ruined Temple. From the South-east, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Gol Goomuz. General view., 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Gol Goomuz. General view., c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
View full record
Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Unfinished Mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah I, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Unfinished Mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah I, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), The Ashar Mobarak, General View, Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). The Ashar Mobarak, General View, Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Gateway, Mausoleum, and Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza. Bijapur, 1855, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Gateway, Mausoleum, and Mosque of the Ibrahim Roza. Bijapur, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph
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John Falconer (Author), India: Pioneering Photographers 1850-1900, 2001, Authored Book
Falconer, John (Author). India: Pioneering Photographers 1850-1900, 2001 | Authored Book | 00844546
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Mausoleum of the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mausoleum of the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, n.d. | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Purudkul. Nearer View of the Great Sivite Temple, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Purudkul. Nearer View of the Great Sivite Temple, n.d. | Antiquarian Photograph
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Colonel Thomas Biggs (Photographer), Purudkul. Great Sivite Temple, Antiquarian Photograph
Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Purudkul. Great Sivite Temple, n.d. | Antiquarian Photograph
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              Biggs, Colonel Thomas (Photographer). Mosque and Gateway Built by Nawab Mustafa Khan Ardistany - From the album "Architecture at Beejapoore. An Ancient Mohammedan Capital in the Bombay Presidency Published by John Murray. London 1866. Photographs by Dr. William Henry Pigou, Dr. Andrew c.Neill and Col. Thomas Biggs with an historical and descriptive memoir by Colonel Meadows Taylor and architectural notes by James Fergusson". Albumen print pasted on mount, c.1855 | Antiquarian Photograph | Photography | 00115070
              PhotographerColonel Thomas Biggs | 1822 – 1905
              TitleMosque and Gateway Built by Nawab Mustafa Khan Ardistany
              Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
              MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDatec.1855
              Size9.84 x 14.96 in (25.00 x 38.00 cm)
              InscriptionPrinted in English 'PLATE XXX. MOSQUE AND GATEWAY BUILT BY NAWAB MUSTAFA KHAN ARDISTANY' l.c.on mount and no. inscribed in pencil '48' on verso.
              Location FeaturedDurga Temple, Aihole, Bagalkot district, Karnataka

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