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Chutter Munzil Courtyard, 1858 circa (b / w photo)
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Chutter Munzil Courtyard, 1858 circa (b / w photo)
5922857 Chutter Munzil Courtyard, 1858 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Chutter Munzil Courtyard, 1858 circa.
Photograph, Indian Mutiny, 1858 circa.
Building of the Chattar Manzil (or Umbrella Palace) at Lucknow was started during the reign of Nawab Ghazi Uddin Haider and it was completed after his death by his successor, Nawab Nasir Uddin Haider. The imposing building was topped with a dome surmounted by a gilt umbrella which gave it its name. When Major-General Sir Henry HavelockAs relief column fought its way into Lucknow on 26 September 1857 the rebels exploded a large mine at the palace.
From an album of 99 items including photographs, watercolours, press cuttings and prints, 1853-1878, compiled by Colonel Montague Hall.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
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This print captures the Chutter Munzil Courtyard in 1858, during the time of the Indian Mutiny. The image, taken by an unknown photographer from the 19th century, is now housed at the National Army Museum in London. The Chutter Munzil Courtyard is a part of the Chattar Manzil, also known as Umbrella Palace, located in Lucknow. Construction on this magnificent building began under Nawab Ghazi Uddin Haider's reign but was completed after his death by his successor, Nawab Nasir Uddin Haider. Its grandeur is evident with its imposing architecture topped with a dome and a gilt umbrella that gave it its name. However, this historic site suffered greatly during the Indian Mutiny when Major-General Sir Henry Havelock's relief column fought their way into Lucknow on September 26th, 1857. The rebels detonated a large mine at the palace as an act of defiance against British forces. This photograph is part of an album compiled by Colonel Montague Hall containing various items such as photographs, watercolors, press cuttings, and prints dating from 1853 to 1878. It provides us with a glimpse into both architectural beauty and historical turmoil. Bridgeman Images has made this piece available through Fine Art Finder for public viewing purposes only; commercial use should not be mentioned or implied.
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