Photography in India explores the country's rich historical evolution through defining moments of societal change as well as everyday life. It investigates how photographs serve as custodians of memory and history, offering a unique insight on India's cultural and social landscape. It explains how photography becomes a powerful medium for documenting and interpreting the nation's diverse experiences.
TitlePlans and Sections of the Taj Bowree at Beejapoor
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDatec.1850
Size10.16 x 14.49 in (25.80 x 36.80 cm)
InscriptionPrinted in English 'PLANS AND SECTIONS OF THE TAJ BOWREE AT BEEJAPOOR' t.l . 'SECTION ON CD' t.c.'parapet wall' and 'parapet wall' 'SECTION SHEWING INTERIOR OF BACK WALL', 'SCALE 1..Feet- 1in' on the image and 'PLATE LV.' l.c.on mount. Inscribed in pencil '71' on verso.
Location FeaturedOuter gateway of the Kali Masjid or Black Mosque at Lakshmeshwar, Karnataka