The first photographs ever taken of India: Exploring the nation's past through pictures from the 1860s
In its 77 years of independence and centuries preceding it as a nation, India boasts a rich history. From the Mauryas to the Sultanates, Mughals, and British, rulers have come and gone, yet India endures. Samuel Bourne was a renowned British photographer who had captured India's essence during his prolific seven-year tenure from 1863 to 1870. Among his notable works are some of the oldest known photographs of India from the 1860s. These images tr...Read More
In its 77 years of independence and centuries preceding it as a nation, India boasts a rich history. From the Mauryas to the Sultanates, Mughals, and British, rulers have come and gone, yet India endures.
Samuel Bourne was a renowned British photographer who had captured India's essence during his prolific seven-year tenure from 1863 to 1870.
Among his notable works are some of the oldest known photographs of India from the 1860s. These images transport us to another era¡ªa nostalgic glimpse of India's past that perhaps still resonates today.
Explore these captivating snapshots curated by a YouTube channel:
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Find the full list of photographs here.
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