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1860s' vintage photograph - British army in India - officers of the 17th Native Infantry Stock Photo

RM2K64253–1860s' vintage photograph - British army in India - officers of the 17th Native Infantry

UK: Robert Knox (1641-1720) was an English sea captain in the service of the British East India Company held captive in Ceylon from 1660-1679. 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon together With somewhat Concerning Severall Remarkable passages of my life that hath hapned [sic] since my Deliverance out of Captivity' is a book written by the English trader and sailor Robert Knox in 1681. It describes his experiences some years earlier on the South Asian island now best known as Sri Lanka and provides one of the most important contemporary accounts of 17th century Ceylonese life. Stock Photo

RM2B00TF5–UK: Robert Knox (1641-1720) was an English sea captain in the service of the British East India Company held captive in Ceylon from 1660-1679. 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon together With somewhat Concerning Severall Remarkable passages of my life that hath hapned [sic] since my Deliverance out of Captivity' is a book written by the English trader and sailor Robert Knox in 1681. It describes his experiences some years earlier on the South Asian island now best known as Sri Lanka and provides one of the most important contemporary accounts of 17th century Ceylonese life.

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The beginning of the British Empire in India, 17th century (1908). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT0X6W–The beginning of the British Empire in India, 17th century (1908). Artist: Unknown.

'The Old East India House, Leadenhall Street, 1648-1726'. From Frederick Craces' 'Portfolio of London Views'. View of East India House before it was rebuilt in 1726. Stock Photo

RMTWPMMN–'The Old East India House, Leadenhall Street, 1648-1726'. From Frederick Craces' 'Portfolio of London Views'. View of East India House before it was rebuilt in 1726.

Native Women (Bombay Presidency), Converts to Christianity. The Bombay Presidency Was a Province of British India. It Was First Established at Surat in the 17th Century As a Trading Post for the English East India Company, But It Later Grew to Encompass Much of Western and Central India, As Well As Part of the Arabian Peninsula and Areas Later Included in Pakistan Stock Photo

RMRY9DK0–Native Women (Bombay Presidency), Converts to Christianity. The Bombay Presidency Was a Province of British India. It Was First Established at Surat in the 17th Century As a Trading Post for the English East India Company, But It Later Grew to Encompass Much of Western and Central India, As Well As Part of the Arabian Peninsula and Areas Later Included in Pakistan

The Old East India House (not to be confused with the new East India House) was in Leadenhall Street, London, England. This image shows it as it was in 1650. ----The original building had occupied rooms in the mansion of its Governor, Sir Thomas Smythe, in Philpot Lane, Fenchurch Street. The site of East India House is now occupied by the Lloyd's building. Stock Photo

RM2HN6PFD–The Old East India House (not to be confused with the new East India House) was in Leadenhall Street, London, England. This image shows it as it was in 1650. ----The original building had occupied rooms in the mansion of its Governor, Sir Thomas Smythe, in Philpot Lane, Fenchurch Street. The site of East India House is now occupied by the Lloyd's building.

JEWELLED ARTS OF INDIA IN THE AGE OF THE MUGHALS, AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM. PENDANTS AND TURBAN ORNAMENT FROM THE 17TH CENTURY. Stock Photo

RM2FM5J5P–JEWELLED ARTS OF INDIA IN THE AGE OF THE MUGHALS, AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM. PENDANTS AND TURBAN ORNAMENT FROM THE 17TH CENTURY.

The Mosque of Wazir Khan, Lahore, India (now in Pakistan), built in the 17th century. Stock Photo

RM2M99DA0–The Mosque of Wazir Khan, Lahore, India (now in Pakistan), built in the 17th century.

Original coat-of-arms of the British East India Company, Incorporated in 1600. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMCYDTY5–Original coat-of-arms of the British East India Company, Incorporated in 1600. Hand-colored woodcut

A painting by Adam Willaerts (1577-1664), a painter of the Dutch Golden Age, in which a ship of the East India Company leaves port as England establishes itself as a colonial power. Willaerts was born in London to Flemish parents who had fled from Antwerp for religious reasons. From 1597 until his death, Adam lived and worked in Utrecht; known as a painter of river and canal pieces, coastal landscapes, fish-markets, processions, and genre scenes, he also painted villages and marine battle scenes. Stock Photo

RM2F7R0MA–A painting by Adam Willaerts (1577-1664), a painter of the Dutch Golden Age, in which a ship of the East India Company leaves port as England establishes itself as a colonial power. Willaerts was born in London to Flemish parents who had fled from Antwerp for religious reasons. From 1597 until his death, Adam lived and worked in Utrecht; known as a painter of river and canal pieces, coastal landscapes, fish-markets, processions, and genre scenes, he also painted villages and marine battle scenes.

RMW7ET42–The beginning of the British Empire in India, 17th century (1908). Artist: Unknown.

Bowl, late 17th century, Unknown Japanese, H.4 x Dia.10 in., Imari ware; porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels and gold, Japan, 17th century, The bold division of this bowl into symmetrical, but fancifully, delineated compartments around a central roundel is indicative of the fully developed Imari style of the late 17th century. Such wares were brought to Europe in great numbers by the Dutch East India Company where they were in high demand among British and Dutch collectors Stock Photo

RM2T919BK–Bowl, late 17th century, Unknown Japanese, H.4 x Dia.10 in., Imari ware; porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels and gold, Japan, 17th century, The bold division of this bowl into symmetrical, but fancifully, delineated compartments around a central roundel is indicative of the fully developed Imari style of the late 17th century. Such wares were brought to Europe in great numbers by the Dutch East India Company where they were in high demand among British and Dutch collectors

The Halve Maen on the Hudson River, 1609. Henry Hudson (c1565-c1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator. In 1609, Hudson landed in North America on behalf of the Dutch East India Company and explored the region around what is now the New York metropolitan area. Looking for a Northwest Passage to Asia on his ship Halve Maen ('Half Moon'), he sailed up the Hudson River, which was later named after him. His voyages helped to establish European contact with the native peoples of North America, and contributed to the development of trade and commerce. Stock Photo

RM2RX63MN–The Halve Maen on the Hudson River, 1609. Henry Hudson (c1565-c1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator. In 1609, Hudson landed in North America on behalf of the Dutch East India Company and explored the region around what is now the New York metropolitan area. Looking for a Northwest Passage to Asia on his ship Halve Maen ('Half Moon'), he sailed up the Hudson River, which was later named after him. His voyages helped to establish European contact with the native peoples of North America, and contributed to the development of trade and commerce.

Halftone of British troops on their way to India to reinforce the army during the Indian mutiny, from an educational publication in 1927. Stock Photo

RM2M4E5GX–Halftone of British troops on their way to India to reinforce the army during the Indian mutiny, from an educational publication in 1927.

Bowl with Incised Lotus Flowers. Dimensions: H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm). Date: second half 17th century or later. This bowl along with a bottle (91.1.131) are part of a group of Iranian ceramics known as Gombroon ware, named after a trading post on the south coast of Iran. Ideally situated, the port was frequented by both the Dutch and English East India Companies and served as an entrepot for ceramics and other luxury goods into Europe. The style of Gombroon ceramics and their role in international trade reflect the significant artistic, cultural, and economic ties that e Stock Photo

RMPB646B–Bowl with Incised Lotus Flowers. Dimensions: H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm). Date: second half 17th century or later. This bowl along with a bottle (91.1.131) are part of a group of Iranian ceramics known as Gombroon ware, named after a trading post on the south coast of Iran. Ideally situated, the port was frequented by both the Dutch and English East India Companies and served as an entrepot for ceramics and other luxury goods into Europe. The style of Gombroon ceramics and their role in international trade reflect the significant artistic, cultural, and economic ties that e

. English: One such magnificent example, originally from Assam in northeastern India and known as the Vrindavani Vastra (the Cloth of Vrindavan), features in the current exhibition ‘Krishna in the Garden of Assam: the Cultural Context of an Indian Textile’ (until 15 August 2016) at the British Museum. Given by Landon to the museum in 1905, it is made of woven silk and is now believed to be of late 17th century date, though when it was found no one ventured any date for it. Further, we now know it to be from Assam, though when acquired by the museum it was assumed to be Tibetan – despite the ma Stock Photo

RMMNY82R–. English: One such magnificent example, originally from Assam in northeastern India and known as the Vrindavani Vastra (the Cloth of Vrindavan), features in the current exhibition ‘Krishna in the Garden of Assam: the Cultural Context of an Indian Textile’ (until 15 August 2016) at the British Museum. Given by Landon to the museum in 1905, it is made of woven silk and is now believed to be of late 17th century date, though when it was found no one ventured any date for it. Further, we now know it to be from Assam, though when acquired by the museum it was assumed to be Tibetan – despite the ma

A First World War period British Army cap badge of the 6th (Duke of Connaught’s Own) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. The 1/6th Battalion landed in India in November 1914 with the 43rd Wessex Division. They remained there until 1917, when they were transferred to Mesopotamia, attached to the 17th Indian Division. The 2/6th Battalion was formed in September 1914 as a ‘second line’ home service unit. Stock Photo

RM2XW53P5–A First World War period British Army cap badge of the 6th (Duke of Connaught’s Own) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. The 1/6th Battalion landed in India in November 1914 with the 43rd Wessex Division. They remained there until 1917, when they were transferred to Mesopotamia, attached to the 17th Indian Division. The 2/6th Battalion was formed in September 1914 as a ‘second line’ home service unit.

Religious customs in Narsinga, India from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1599 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information. Stock Photo

RME71G5Y–Religious customs in Narsinga, India from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1599 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information.

RM2BRHR47–1860s' vintage photograph - British army in India - officers of the 17th Native Infantry

Sri Lanka: Robert Knox (1641-1720) was an English sea captain in the service of the British East India Company held captive in Ceylon from 1660-1679. 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon...since my Deliverance out of Captivity' is a book written by the English trader and sailor in 1681. It describes his experiences some years earlier on the South Asian island now best known as Sri Lanka and provides one of the most important contemporary accounts of 17th century Ceylonese life. Knox spent 19 years on Ceylon after being taken prisoner by King Rajasimha II. Stock Photo

RM2B00TFE–Sri Lanka: Robert Knox (1641-1720) was an English sea captain in the service of the British East India Company held captive in Ceylon from 1660-1679. 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon...since my Deliverance out of Captivity' is a book written by the English trader and sailor in 1681. It describes his experiences some years earlier on the South Asian island now best known as Sri Lanka and provides one of the most important contemporary accounts of 17th century Ceylonese life. Knox spent 19 years on Ceylon after being taken prisoner by King Rajasimha II.

An engraving titled 'The Black Hole of Calcutta'. In 1756 the Fort at Calcutta was overwhelmed, and 146 of the British garrison were crammed into a dungeon, and only 23 emerged alive the next morning. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMRJH9AJ–An engraving titled 'The Black Hole of Calcutta'. In 1756 the Fort at Calcutta was overwhelmed, and 146 of the British garrison were crammed into a dungeon, and only 23 emerged alive the next morning. Dated 19th Century

Machurda Village, India, with the tomb of Captains Latouche and Hebbert, killed in conflict with the Wagheers, 1869. 'The Jam of Nowanugger and the Nawab of Joonaghur of Kattywar, Bombay Presidency [British India], have erected a monument over the grave of two officers of the 17th Bombay Native Infantry Regiment, who were killed there in the action with the Wagheers on 29 Dec. 1867... Captain H. T. Hebbert was killed by a shot which broke his spine... Captain Charles B. Latouche...galloped after the Wagheers. Overtaking them at no great distance, he shot one man dead with his pistol, and wound Stock Photo

RM2XAP69C–Machurda Village, India, with the tomb of Captains Latouche and Hebbert, killed in conflict with the Wagheers, 1869. 'The Jam of Nowanugger and the Nawab of Joonaghur of Kattywar, Bombay Presidency [British India], have erected a monument over the grave of two officers of the 17th Bombay Native Infantry Regiment, who were killed there in the action with the Wagheers on 29 Dec. 1867... Captain H. T. Hebbert was killed by a shot which broke his spine... Captain Charles B. Latouche...galloped after the Wagheers. Overtaking them at no great distance, he shot one man dead with his pistol, and wound

Old graveyard containing the remains of the Europeans who establish the city of Calcutta in the 17th and 18th Century AD. Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Stock Photo

RFJA64JB–Old graveyard containing the remains of the Europeans who establish the city of Calcutta in the 17th and 18th Century AD. Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

A page from a vintage cigarette card album entitled ‘Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas’. The cards displayed depict soldiers of The 17th Dogra Regiment, The 10th Gurkha Rifles and The Indian Mountain Artillery. The page is also decorated with a sketch of the ‘Victoria Memorial’, Calcutta. Published in 1938 by John Player & Sons. Stock Photo

RM2M74DA8–A page from a vintage cigarette card album entitled ‘Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas’. The cards displayed depict soldiers of The 17th Dogra Regiment, The 10th Gurkha Rifles and The Indian Mountain Artillery. The page is also decorated with a sketch of the ‘Victoria Memorial’, Calcutta. Published in 1938 by John Player & Sons.

Customs House the first building constructed by East Indian Company in Bombay 17th century Old Fort Area Mumbai India Stock Photo

RMAY1G9E–Customs House the first building constructed by East Indian Company in Bombay 17th century Old Fort Area Mumbai India

Joseph-François, Marquis Dupleix, 1697-1763, governor general of the French establishment in India, Stock Photo

RME59H1J–Joseph-François, Marquis Dupleix, 1697-1763, governor general of the French establishment in India,

Illustration depicting Peter Stuyvesant surrounded by residents of New Amsterdam who plead with him not to open fire on the British, who have arrived in warships to claim the territory for England. Stuyvesant (1612-1672) served as the last Dutch Director- Stock Photo

RMG15K51–Illustration depicting Peter Stuyvesant surrounded by residents of New Amsterdam who plead with him not to open fire on the British, who have arrived in warships to claim the territory for England. Stuyvesant (1612-1672) served as the last Dutch Director-

Bedspread late 17th century British While the Portuguese were undoubtedly the first importers and consumers of the Indian embroideries made for the western European market, at least a few examples of these textiles did appear in England by the late sixteenth century. The 1601 inventory of Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury (1527-1608), included two quilts that were almost certainly products of this trade: “a quilt of yellow India stuff embroidered with birds and beasts” and “a quilt of India stuff embroidered with beastes.'¹ Indian quilts of the type produced for the Portuguese market ap Stock Photo

RM2HHW9MF–Bedspread late 17th century British While the Portuguese were undoubtedly the first importers and consumers of the Indian embroideries made for the western European market, at least a few examples of these textiles did appear in England by the late sixteenth century. The 1601 inventory of Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury (1527-1608), included two quilts that were almost certainly products of this trade: “a quilt of yellow India stuff embroidered with birds and beasts” and “a quilt of India stuff embroidered with beastes.'¹ Indian quilts of the type produced for the Portuguese market ap

'Kensington Palace at the time of Victoria', (1901). View of Kensington Palace in London during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Originally built in the 17th century as the residence of the Earl of Nottingham, Kensington Palace was acquired by King William III in 1689. The King desired a residence close to London but away from its smoky air which aggravated his asthma. At the time Kensington was a village outside the capital and fitted the bill perfectly. The palace was improved and extended by Sir Christopher Wren and a carriage road was built connecting it with Hyde Park Corner. From Stock Photo

RMW6P8K4–'Kensington Palace at the time of Victoria', (1901). View of Kensington Palace in London during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Originally built in the 17th century as the residence of the Earl of Nottingham, Kensington Palace was acquired by King William III in 1689. The King desired a residence close to London but away from its smoky air which aggravated his asthma. At the time Kensington was a village outside the capital and fitted the bill perfectly. The palace was improved and extended by Sir Christopher Wren and a carriage road was built connecting it with Hyde Park Corner. From

Lieutenant-General Lord William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, or Lord William Bentinck, 1774-1839, a British soldier and statesman, Stock Photo

RME683AW–Lieutenant-General Lord William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, or Lord William Bentinck, 1774-1839, a British soldier and statesman,

The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. 'The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence, Governor-General of India, has rewarded above all his peers and fellow-countrymen for his loyal services to Queen Victoria in lending aid to suppress the mutiny and rebellion of 1857. At the grand durbar, or assembly, which took place at Lahore on the 17th of October...the Rajah was solemnly invested by Sir John Lawrence with the order of the Star of India, having already received from the Government of Lord Canning, Stock Photo

RM2WRGX09–The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. 'The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence, Governor-General of India, has rewarded above all his peers and fellow-countrymen for his loyal services to Queen Victoria in lending aid to suppress the mutiny and rebellion of 1857. At the grand durbar, or assembly, which took place at Lahore on the 17th of October...the Rajah was solemnly invested by Sir John Lawrence with the order of the Star of India, having already received from the Government of Lord Canning,

The old East India House in 1630 (1905). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT0WYM–The old East India House in 1630 (1905). Artist: Unknown.

RM2M4E5EE–Halftone of British troops on their way to India to reinforce the army during the Indian mutiny, from an educational publication in 1927.

La Madonna Riposata. Artist: Julia Margaret Cameron (British (born India), Calcutta 1815-1879 Kalutara, Ceylon). Date: 1865. In the first two years of Cameron's photography, religious themes held an important place alongside portraiture. The remarkably expressive and emotionally versatile Mary Hillier was often cast as the Virgin Mary, costumed and posed in scenes reminiscent of Italian painting. The close physical and spiritual bond of mother and child that is illustrated so vividly in these pictures may have been especially poignant for Cameron. She was, after all, given her first camera at Stock Photo

RMRFJ3JA–La Madonna Riposata. Artist: Julia Margaret Cameron (British (born India), Calcutta 1815-1879 Kalutara, Ceylon). Date: 1865. In the first two years of Cameron's photography, religious themes held an important place alongside portraiture. The remarkably expressive and emotionally versatile Mary Hillier was often cast as the Virgin Mary, costumed and posed in scenes reminiscent of Italian painting. The close physical and spiritual bond of mother and child that is illustrated so vividly in these pictures may have been especially poignant for Cameron. She was, after all, given her first camera at

RMW7ERTD–The old East India House in 1630 (1905). Artist: Unknown.

Death of the Nawab Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, 1672-1749, in a battle against the French, Stock Photo

RME59H19–Death of the Nawab Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, 1672-1749, in a battle against the French,

Sati in India, illustration from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1599 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information. Stock Photo

RME71G7G–Sati in India, illustration from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1599 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information.

Hendrik van Rheede [Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein (Amsterdam, 13 April 1636 – at sea, 15 December 1691) was a military man and a colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company and naturalist. Between 1669 and 1676 he served as a governor of Dutch Malabar and employed twenty-five people on his book Hortus Malabaricus, describing 740 plants in the region. As Lord of Mydrecht, he also played a role in the governance of the Cape colonies]. From the Book ' Old Cape Colony; a chronicle of her men and houses from 1652-1806 ' by Trotter, Alys Fane (Keatinge), Mrs Publication date Stock Photo

RM2G37BF2–Hendrik van Rheede [Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein (Amsterdam, 13 April 1636 – at sea, 15 December 1691) was a military man and a colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company and naturalist. Between 1669 and 1676 he served as a governor of Dutch Malabar and employed twenty-five people on his book Hortus Malabaricus, describing 740 plants in the region. As Lord of Mydrecht, he also played a role in the governance of the Cape colonies]. From the Book ' Old Cape Colony; a chronicle of her men and houses from 1652-1806 ' by Trotter, Alys Fane (Keatinge), Mrs Publication date

India/Britain: A British trader bargains with an Indian merchant, as depicted in a 1500s cotton tapestry. The East India Company, which became the British East India Company after the 1707 Treaty of Union, was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China. The Company was granted an English Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I on 31 December 1600. After a rival English company challenged its monopoly in the late 17th century, the two companies were merged in 1708. Stock Photo

RM2B014XN–India/Britain: A British trader bargains with an Indian merchant, as depicted in a 1500s cotton tapestry. The East India Company, which became the British East India Company after the 1707 Treaty of Union, was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China. The Company was granted an English Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I on 31 December 1600. After a rival English company challenged its monopoly in the late 17th century, the two companies were merged in 1708.

Sati in India, illustration from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1598 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information. Stock Photo

RME732KT–Sati in India, illustration from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1598 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information.

RF2FYJXWF–Hendrik van Rheede [Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein (Amsterdam, 13 April 1636 – at sea, 15 December 1691) was a military man and a colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company and naturalist. Between 1669 and 1676 he served as a governor of Dutch Malabar and employed twenty-five people on his book Hortus Malabaricus, describing 740 plants in the region. As Lord of Mydrecht, he also played a role in the governance of the Cape colonies]. From the Book ' Old Cape Colony; a chronicle of her men and houses from 1652-1806 ' by Trotter, Alys Fane (Keatinge), Mrs Publication date

RFJA65YE–Old graveyard containing the remains of the Europeans who establish the city of Calcutta in the 17th and 18th Century AD. Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Two life size masonry black stone elephants sculpture inside Madikeri Fort in Coorg Karnataka India Stock Photo

RFKX4C92–Two life size masonry black stone elephants sculpture inside Madikeri Fort in Coorg Karnataka India

RMAY1GAC–Customs House the first building constructed by East Indian Company in Bombay 17th century Old Fort Area Mumbai India

The Royal Visit to India: Interior of the Dewan-I-Khas, in the Palace at Delhi, 1876. Hall of Private Audiences in the Red Fort, built in 1648. '...the architectural details are taken from a photograph by Messrs. Shepherd and Bourne, of Calcutta'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876. Stock Photo

RM2RRJCC9–The Royal Visit to India: Interior of the Dewan-I-Khas, in the Palace at Delhi, 1876. Hall of Private Audiences in the Red Fort, built in 1648. '...the architectural details are taken from a photograph by Messrs. Shepherd and Bourne, of Calcutta'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876.

The architecture of the covered Durbar Court, inside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and part of the former India Office, on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in partnership with Matthew Digby Wyatt and completed in 1868 as part of the new block of government offices which included the India Office and later (1875) the Colonial and Home Offices. George Gilbert Scott was responsible for the overall classical design of these offices but he had an amicable partnership with Stock Photo

RMK8D6X1–The architecture of the covered Durbar Court, inside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and part of the former India Office, on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in partnership with Matthew Digby Wyatt and completed in 1868 as part of the new block of government offices which included the India Office and later (1875) the Colonial and Home Offices. George Gilbert Scott was responsible for the overall classical design of these offices but he had an amicable partnership with

Sash (Patka) with a Floral Border second half 17th century Men’s sashes, called patkas, were wrapped two or three times around the wearer’s waist and tied with their ends hanging down in the front. Worn over jamas, the long robes typical of the time, they allowed Mughal men to display their wealth by tucking daggers, pencases, and other precious objects into the fabric. A row of floral sprays is embroidered onto each end of this patka. After being exported to Europe through the British military’s presence in colonial India, a modified version of the patka was worn in tuxedo sets, taking its na Stock Photo

RM2HHTTE2–Sash (Patka) with a Floral Border second half 17th century Men’s sashes, called patkas, were wrapped two or three times around the wearer’s waist and tied with their ends hanging down in the front. Worn over jamas, the long robes typical of the time, they allowed Mughal men to display their wealth by tucking daggers, pencases, and other precious objects into the fabric. A row of floral sprays is embroidered onto each end of this patka. After being exported to Europe through the British military’s presence in colonial India, a modified version of the patka was worn in tuxedo sets, taking its na

Thomas Smythe (1558 - September 4, 1625) was an English merchant and politician. Thomas, one of thirteen children, was brought up to his father's business (customs duties). When the East India Company was formed in October 1600, he was elected the first g Stock Photo

RMG15MFH–Thomas Smythe (1558 - September 4, 1625) was an English merchant and politician. Thomas, one of thirteen children, was brought up to his father's business (customs duties). When the East India Company was formed in October 1600, he was elected the first g

A Chinese Serow (Capricornis milneedwardsi argyrochaetes) ca. 1800 This masterfully painted Chinese Serow was completed by an anonymous painter in the region of Calcutta around the turn of the nineteenth century. At this time, officers of the British East India Company were actively commissioning Indian painters to document the flora and fauna of the region. The naturalistic treatment of the animal, a type of goat-antelope, follows the aesthetic approach Mughal artists had taken since the 17th century to communicate the wonder of the natural world. Company School paintings such as this one sat Stock Photo

RM2HH7RYX–A Chinese Serow (Capricornis milneedwardsi argyrochaetes) ca. 1800 This masterfully painted Chinese Serow was completed by an anonymous painter in the region of Calcutta around the turn of the nineteenth century. At this time, officers of the British East India Company were actively commissioning Indian painters to document the flora and fauna of the region. The naturalistic treatment of the animal, a type of goat-antelope, follows the aesthetic approach Mughal artists had taken since the 17th century to communicate the wonder of the natural world. Company School paintings such as this one sat

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet, 1630-1699, an English merchant and politician, Stock Photo

RME682R0–Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet, 1630-1699, an English merchant and politician,

Funeral rituals in Ballagate near Goa from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1599 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information. Stock Photo

RME71G7D–Funeral rituals in Ballagate near Goa from 'Indiae Orientalis' 1599 by Theodor de Bry. See description for further information.

Halftone of the founding of Madras in 1639, when the East India Company bought land along the coast of India, from an educational publication in 1929. Stock Photo

RM2M4E7GA–Halftone of the founding of Madras in 1639, when the East India Company bought land along the coast of India, from an educational publication in 1929.

Gauntlets. Culture: British. Date: 1680-1710. The extravagant fringe on these gauntlet gloves features purple silk, gold cord and gold tassels. The gloves were collected by Stewart Culin (1858-1929) during a collection expedition in 1920. Culin was the Brooklyn Museum's first Curator of Ethnology, serving from 1903 to 1929. Possessing an insatiable curiosity and appetite for collecting objects of all kinds, Culin conducted over twenty worldwide collecting expeditions between 1901 and 1928. The trips covered American Indian territories, New England, Asia, India, Great Britain, and all of Easte Stock Photo

RMPB3JTX–Gauntlets. Culture: British. Date: 1680-1710. The extravagant fringe on these gauntlet gloves features purple silk, gold cord and gold tassels. The gloves were collected by Stewart Culin (1858-1929) during a collection expedition in 1920. Culin was the Brooklyn Museum's first Curator of Ethnology, serving from 1903 to 1929. Possessing an insatiable curiosity and appetite for collecting objects of all kinds, Culin conducted over twenty worldwide collecting expeditions between 1901 and 1928. The trips covered American Indian territories, New England, Asia, India, Great Britain, and all of Easte

Border showing angels, saints and mystics in an imaginary landscape, around text. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.2. Language: Persian. Author: Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. Stock Photo

RMR530EM–Border showing angels, saints and mystics in an imaginary landscape, around text. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.2. Language: Persian. Author: Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.

Warren Hastings, 1732-1818, an English statesman Stock Photo

RMFC496P–Warren Hastings, 1732-1818, an English statesman

Queens street, Old gate of the Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with the British Coat of Arms and motto 'Dieu Et Mon Droit' Stock Photo

RMFWRJR4–Queens street, Old gate of the Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with the British Coat of Arms and motto 'Dieu Et Mon Droit'

Netherlands: The Liefde, William Adams's ship. 17th century engraving. William Adams (1564-1620) was, on a Dutch ship, the first Englishman to visit Japan. William Adams (September 24, 1564 – May 16, 1620), also known in Japanese as Anjin-sama (anjin, 'pilot'; sama, a Japanese honorific) and Miura Anjin, was an English navigator who travelled to Japan and is believed to be the first Englishman ever to reach that country. He was the inspiration for the character of John Blackthorne in James Clavell's bestselling novel Shōgun. Stock Photo

RM2B00N80–Netherlands: The Liefde, William Adams's ship. 17th century engraving. William Adams (1564-1620) was, on a Dutch ship, the first Englishman to visit Japan. William Adams (September 24, 1564 – May 16, 1620), also known in Japanese as Anjin-sama (anjin, 'pilot'; sama, a Japanese honorific) and Miura Anjin, was an English navigator who travelled to Japan and is believed to be the first Englishman ever to reach that country. He was the inspiration for the character of John Blackthorne in James Clavell's bestselling novel Shōgun.

Coins coined by the Dutch east India company in the Cape Colony From the Book ' Old Cape Colony; a chronicle of her men and houses from 1652-1806 ' by Trotter, Alys Fane (Keatinge), Mrs Publication date 1903 published by Westminster : A. Constable & co., ltd. Stock Photo

RF2FYK007–Coins coined by the Dutch east India company in the Cape Colony From the Book ' Old Cape Colony; a chronicle of her men and houses from 1652-1806 ' by Trotter, Alys Fane (Keatinge), Mrs Publication date 1903 published by Westminster : A. Constable & co., ltd.

The Lake of Kankrowlee, in Meywar, Upper India, 1868. 'This magnificent lake, called also Rajsumned, or Royal Sea, is situated about thirty miles north of Oodeypore, the capital of Meywar. It is about eight miles long by four broad, and was formed by building a dam or bund across the course of a small river where it passed formerly between two hills, one of which, along with the original bund, is shown in the picture. Another bund, seen in the distance, is of great extent, measuring three miles. Both are built exclusively of white marble, which is found abundantly close by. This immense work w Stock Photo

RM2XAP7BN–The Lake of Kankrowlee, in Meywar, Upper India, 1868. 'This magnificent lake, called also Rajsumned, or Royal Sea, is situated about thirty miles north of Oodeypore, the capital of Meywar. It is about eight miles long by four broad, and was formed by building a dam or bund across the course of a small river where it passed formerly between two hills, one of which, along with the original bund, is shown in the picture. Another bund, seen in the distance, is of great extent, measuring three miles. Both are built exclusively of white marble, which is found abundantly close by. This immense work w

RMK8D6WW–The architecture of the covered Durbar Court, inside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and part of the former India Office, on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in partnership with Matthew Digby Wyatt and completed in 1868 as part of the new block of government offices which included the India Office and later (1875) the Colonial and Home Offices. George Gilbert Scott was responsible for the overall classical design of these offices but he had an amicable partnership with

RMG15N6X–Thomas Smythe (1558 - September 4, 1625) was an English merchant and politician. Thomas, one of thirteen children, was brought up to his father's business (customs duties). When the East India Company was formed in October 1600, he was elected the first g

Halftone of soldiers on guard during the founding of Madras in 1639, when the East India Company bought land along the coast of India, from an educational publication in 1929. Stock Photo

RM2M4E7DK–Halftone of soldiers on guard during the founding of Madras in 1639, when the East India Company bought land along the coast of India, from an educational publication in 1929.

VOC Senior Merchant. A Senior Merchant of the Dutch East India Company, presumably Jacob Mathieusen, and his Wife; in the background the Fleet in the Roads of Batavia. Dating: c. 1640 - c. 1660. Measurements: h 138 cm × w 208 cm × t 4.2 cm; d 5 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Aelbert Cuyp. Stock Photo

RMREPP0A–VOC Senior Merchant. A Senior Merchant of the Dutch East India Company, presumably Jacob Mathieusen, and his Wife; in the background the Fleet in the Roads of Batavia. Dating: c. 1640 - c. 1660. Measurements: h 138 cm × w 208 cm × t 4.2 cm; d 5 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Aelbert Cuyp.

The infant Akbar placed in the care of his nurses by his mother Maryam Makani. By Sanwlah. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.20v. Language: Persian. Author: SANWLAH. Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. Stock Photo

RMRDB6MG–The infant Akbar placed in the care of his nurses by his mother Maryam Makani. By Sanwlah. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.20v. Language: Persian. Author: SANWLAH. Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.

RMFWRJRH–Queens street, Old gate of the Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with the British Coat of Arms and motto 'Dieu Et Mon Droit'

Netherlands/East Indies: Jan Huyten van Linschoten (1563 - 8 February 1611), a medieval ‘Wikileaker’ who copied Portuguese maritime maps and published them in Holland. Engraving, c. 17th century. Jan Huyghen van Linschoten was a Dutch Protestant merchant, traveller and historian who is credited with copying top-secret Portuguese nautical maps while working as secretary for the Portuguese Archbishop of Goa in the 1580s. He published several books in Holland which enabled the maritime passage to the elusive East Indies to be opened to the English and the Dutch., breaking the Portuguese monopoly Stock Photo

RM2B014X4–Netherlands/East Indies: Jan Huyten van Linschoten (1563 - 8 February 1611), a medieval ‘Wikileaker’ who copied Portuguese maritime maps and published them in Holland. Engraving, c. 17th century. Jan Huyghen van Linschoten was a Dutch Protestant merchant, traveller and historian who is credited with copying top-secret Portuguese nautical maps while working as secretary for the Portuguese Archbishop of Goa in the 1580s. He published several books in Holland which enabled the maritime passage to the elusive East Indies to be opened to the English and the Dutch., breaking the Portuguese monopoly

'Charles II's Royal Mare', c1685, (1944). Portrait of a white horse with two grooms. The horse may have belonged to King Charles II. The setting appears to be India, judging by the Mughal-style architecture. From "Horses of Britain", by Lady Wentworth. [Collins, London, 1944] Stock Photo

RM2AG0H8T–'Charles II's Royal Mare', c1685, (1944). Portrait of a white horse with two grooms. The horse may have belonged to King Charles II. The setting appears to be India, judging by the Mughal-style architecture. From "Horses of Britain", by Lady Wentworth. [Collins, London, 1944]

RMK8D6X3–The architecture of the covered Durbar Court, inside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and part of the former India Office, on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. Richard Colley Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley KG PC PC (Ire) (1760-1842) was styled Viscount Wesley from birth until 1781 and was known as Earl of Mornington from 1781 until 1799. He was an Irish and British politician and colonial administrator.The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in partnership with Matthew Digby Wyatt and completed in 1868 as p

RM2M4E7G3–Halftone of soldiers on guard during the founding of Madras in 1639, when the East India Company bought land along the coast of India, from an educational publication in 1929.

Naues Mercantoriæ Hollandicæ, vulgo VLIETEN (Dutch Freighters or Flutes). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607-1677 London). Dimensions: Plate: 5 11/16 × 9 1/4 in. (14.4 × 23.5 cm) Sheet: 5 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (14.6 × 23.5 cm). Series/Portfolio: Navium Variæ Figuræ et Formæ. Date: 1647. A dinghy approaching two Dutch flutes, anchored in foreground at left; two similar ships at right, others in background. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPAXTEW–Naues Mercantoriæ Hollandicæ, vulgo VLIETEN (Dutch Freighters or Flutes). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607-1677 London). Dimensions: Plate: 5 11/16 × 9 1/4 in. (14.4 × 23.5 cm) Sheet: 5 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (14.6 × 23.5 cm). Series/Portfolio: Navium Variæ Figuræ et Formæ. Date: 1647. A dinghy approaching two Dutch flutes, anchored in foreground at left; two similar ships at right, others in background. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Thomas Coryat (also Coryate) (c. 1577 â€“ 1617) was an English traveller and writer of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean age. He is depiected in the woodcut, riding a camel. Mr Thomas Coriat to his Friends in England sendeth Greeting: from Agra the capitall city of the dominion of the Great Mogoll in the Easterne India, the last of October, 1616. London : I. B. [John Beale?], 1618. Source: C.32.d.6 Title page. Stock Photo

RMR5AWHH–Thomas Coryat (also Coryate) (c. 1577 â€“ 1617) was an English traveller and writer of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean age. He is depiected in the woodcut, riding a camel. Mr Thomas Coriat to his Friends in England sendeth Greeting: from Agra the capitall city of the dominion of the Great Mogoll in the Easterne India, the last of October, 1616. London : I. B. [John Beale?], 1618. Source: C.32.d.6 Title page.

Netherlands/Indonesia: Dutch explorer Cornelis de Houtman (right) meets the ruler of Sumatra in 1599. Engraving, early 17th century. Cornelis de Houtman (2 April 1565 - 1 September 1599) was a Dutch explorer who discovered a new sea route from Europe to Indonesia which helped start the Dutch spice trade. At the time, the Portuguese Empire held a monopoly on the spice trade, and the voyage was a symbolic victory for the Dutch. However, the voyage itself was a disaster, beset with mutiny, killings and scurvy. De Houtman managed to insult and alienate almost everyone he met on the way. Stock Photo

RM2B014X2–Netherlands/Indonesia: Dutch explorer Cornelis de Houtman (right) meets the ruler of Sumatra in 1599. Engraving, early 17th century. Cornelis de Houtman (2 April 1565 - 1 September 1599) was a Dutch explorer who discovered a new sea route from Europe to Indonesia which helped start the Dutch spice trade. At the time, the Portuguese Empire held a monopoly on the spice trade, and the voyage was a symbolic victory for the Dutch. However, the voyage itself was a disaster, beset with mutiny, killings and scurvy. De Houtman managed to insult and alienate almost everyone he met on the way.

Entrance Gateway to the Taje Mahal, near Agra, 1857. View of '...the celebrated Taje-Mahal, or Mausoleum of Shah Jehan and his consort, Arjimand Banoo, surnamed Mahal, who died respectively in 1666 and 1631. This is an immense rectangular building, constructed of red sandstone, interspersed with embellishments in white marble...The immense area within, excepting the part occupied by the mausoleum itself, is laid out in parterres of flowers and shrubs, above the level of which, and ascended by a noble flight of white marble steps, rises the terrace of white marble on which is situated the sepul Stock Photo

RM2R8Y37R–Entrance Gateway to the Taje Mahal, near Agra, 1857. View of '...the celebrated Taje-Mahal, or Mausoleum of Shah Jehan and his consort, Arjimand Banoo, surnamed Mahal, who died respectively in 1666 and 1631. This is an immense rectangular building, constructed of red sandstone, interspersed with embellishments in white marble...The immense area within, excepting the part occupied by the mausoleum itself, is laid out in parterres of flowers and shrubs, above the level of which, and ascended by a noble flight of white marble steps, rises the terrace of white marble on which is situated the sepul

The architecture and statues of the Gurkha Staircase, inside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and part of the former India Office, on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in partnership with Matthew Digby Wyatt and completed in 1868 as part of the new block of government offices which included the India Office and later (1875) the Colonial and Home Offices. George Gilbert Scott was responsible for the overall classical design of these offices but he had an amicable partners Stock Photo

RMK8D6WJ–The architecture and statues of the Gurkha Staircase, inside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and part of the former India Office, on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in partnership with Matthew Digby Wyatt and completed in 1868 as part of the new block of government offices which included the India Office and later (1875) the Colonial and Home Offices. George Gilbert Scott was responsible for the overall classical design of these offices but he had an amicable partners

A Scheme for a New East India Company. The East India Company was founded in 1600 for the purpose of trading in South-East Asia, but its monopoly in that region soon raised concerns in England about the companyâ€™s influence. This anonymous treatise invoked clause 41 of the Great Charter â€” protecting the free movement of merchants â€” to challenge the East India Companyâ€™s monopoly as â€˜absolutely against the right of the freeborn subject of England, no mean Infringement of Magna Chartaâ€™. To ensure that this clause was respected and that trading remained open to all English subjects, the Stock Photo

RMR58H75–A Scheme for a New East India Company. The East India Company was founded in 1600 for the purpose of trading in South-East Asia, but its monopoly in that region soon raised concerns in England about the companyâ€™s influence. This anonymous treatise invoked clause 41 of the Great Charter â€” protecting the free movement of merchants â€” to challenge the East India Companyâ€™s monopoly as â€˜absolutely against the right of the freeborn subject of England, no mean Infringement of Magna Chartaâ€™. To ensure that this clause was respected and that trading remained open to all English subjects, the

UK: 'Two Views of an East Indiaman of the Time of King William III'. Oil on canvas painting by Isaac Sailmaker (1633-1721), c. 1685. The East India Company (also known as the East India Trading Company, English East India Company and the British East India Company) was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China. The oldest among several similarly formed European East India Companies, the Company was granted an English Royal Charter by Elizabeth I in 1600. Stock Photo

RM2B00W4P–UK: 'Two Views of an East Indiaman of the Time of King William III'. Oil on canvas painting by Isaac Sailmaker (1633-1721), c. 1685. The East India Company (also known as the East India Trading Company, English East India Company and the British East India Company) was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China. The oldest among several similarly formed European East India Companies, the Company was granted an English Royal Charter by Elizabeth I in 1600.

'Queen Victoria's Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, June 6, 1845', (1901). Fancy dress party, with costumes from the Restoration period (1660-late 1680s), held by Victoria (1819-1901) at Buckingham Palace in London. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901] Stock Photo

RMW6P8M9–'Queen Victoria's Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, June 6, 1845', (1901). Fancy dress party, with costumes from the Restoration period (1660-late 1680s), held by Victoria (1819-1901) at Buckingham Palace in London. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]

RMK8D6WK–The architecture and statues of the Gurkha Staircase, inside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and part of the former India Office, on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in partnership with Matthew Digby Wyatt and completed in 1868 as part of the new block of government offices which included the India Office and later (1875) the Colonial and Home Offices. George Gilbert Scott was responsible for the overall classical design of these offices but he had an amicable partners

RMR5DHFD–A Scheme for a New East India Company. The East India Company was founded in 1600 for the purpose of trading in South-East Asia, but its monopoly in that region soon raised concerns in England about the companyâ€™s influence. This anonymous treatise invoked clause 41 of the Great Charter â€” protecting the free movement of merchants â€” to challenge the East India Companyâ€™s monopoly as â€˜absolutely against the right of the freeborn subject of England, no mean Infringement of Magna Chartaâ€™. To ensure that this clause was respected and that trading remained open to all English subjects, the

India: The port of Surat in Gujarat on the east coast of India in the 1600s when both Portuguese and British merchants vied for trade privileges. Engraving by anonymous artist after Philippus Baldaeus (1632-1671), c. 1672. Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, a group of London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. Despite early sailing disasters, the East India Company was formed in 1600. It became the British East India Company after the Treaty of Union in 1707. Stock Photo

RM2B014YW–India: The port of Surat in Gujarat on the east coast of India in the 1600s when both Portuguese and British merchants vied for trade privileges. Engraving by anonymous artist after Philippus Baldaeus (1632-1671), c. 1672. Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, a group of London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. Despite early sailing disasters, the East India Company was formed in 1600. It became the British East India Company after the Treaty of Union in 1707.

Her Majesty's Visit to Germany, the Ducal Palace at Gotha - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. 'Gotha, the capital of the duchy, is, alternately with Coburg, the residence of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, to whom our Queen is now on a visit...Gotha is pleasantly situated on the Leina, here crossed by several bridges, and consists of the town proper and four suburbs, the former occupying the side of a hill in the form of an irregular polygon, surrounded by ramparts, which have been converted into promenades; and by a wall with four gates. The Ducal Castle or Palace, called Friedenstein Stock Photo

RM2WG0K34–Her Majesty's Visit to Germany, the Ducal Palace at Gotha - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. 'Gotha, the capital of the duchy, is, alternately with Coburg, the residence of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, to whom our Queen is now on a visit...Gotha is pleasantly situated on the Leina, here crossed by several bridges, and consists of the town proper and four suburbs, the former occupying the side of a hill in the form of an irregular polygon, surrounded by ramparts, which have been converted into promenades; and by a wall with four gates. The Ducal Castle or Palace, called Friedenstein

The portraits of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie at the top of the Muses Stair below the glass octagonal lantern, in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The royal portraits of Napoleon Empress Eugenie, were gifted to the East India Company in gratitude of its benefaction to the Paris Exhibition of 1855. The roof is an octagonal glass dome, graced by goddesses of plenty (canephora) and cherubs illustrating the Roman virtues. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in Stock Photo

RMK8D6X5–The portraits of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie at the top of the Muses Stair below the glass octagonal lantern, in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), on 17th September 2017, in Whitehall, London, England. The royal portraits of Napoleon Empress Eugenie, were gifted to the East India Company in gratitude of its benefaction to the Paris Exhibition of 1855. The roof is an octagonal glass dome, graced by goddesses of plenty (canephora) and cherubs illustrating the Roman virtues. The main Foreign Office building is in King Charles Street, and was built by George Gilbert Scott in

A prince dressed in orange. Dara Shikoh Album. 1630-1640. Source: Add.Or.3129, f.59v. Author: ANON. Stock Photo

RMR5CPKB–A prince dressed in orange. Dara Shikoh Album. 1630-1640. Source: Add.Or.3129, f.59v. Author: ANON.

Yemen/Middle East: A Indian map shows where a British East India Company fleet commanded by Henry Middleton was seized by the Turkish governor of Mocha in the Red Sea in 1610. In 1604-06, Middleton commanded the second expedition of the [British] East India Company to the Spice Islands, or the Moluccas, in the East Indies [Indonesia] to try to lever some influence with the locals as the Dutch East India Company had established a virtual monopoly on the lucrative trade in nutmeg, mace, cloves and pepper. After a successful voyage, Middleton was knighted on his return to England. Stock Photo

RM2B014Y2–Yemen/Middle East: A Indian map shows where a British East India Company fleet commanded by Henry Middleton was seized by the Turkish governor of Mocha in the Red Sea in 1610. In 1604-06, Middleton commanded the second expedition of the [British] East India Company to the Spice Islands, or the Moluccas, in the East Indies [Indonesia] to try to lever some influence with the locals as the Dutch East India Company had established a virtual monopoly on the lucrative trade in nutmeg, mace, cloves and pepper. After a successful voyage, Middleton was knighted on his return to England.

The Jumna Musjid, Delhi, 1876. 'The Jumna Musjid is the chief mosque at Delhi, built by the Emperor Shah Jehan above two hundred years ago. It stands on a platform of red stone, 30 ft. above the level of the city, and 450 ft. square. Three sides of the square were occupied, in the perfect state of the Jumna Musjid, by arcades, with a series of open octagonal pavilions. There was, on each of these three sides, a lofty gateway, with a flight of steps. In the centre of the square was a marble reservoir of water for ablutions. The main building, on the fourth side of the square, is 260 ft. long, w Stock Photo

RM2RRJCAA–The Jumna Musjid, Delhi, 1876. 'The Jumna Musjid is the chief mosque at Delhi, built by the Emperor Shah Jehan above two hundred years ago. It stands on a platform of red stone, 30 ft. above the level of the city, and 450 ft. square. Three sides of the square were occupied, in the perfect state of the Jumna Musjid, by arcades, with a series of open octagonal pavilions. There was, on each of these three sides, a lofty gateway, with a flight of steps. In the centre of the square was a marble reservoir of water for ablutions. The main building, on the fourth side of the square, is 260 ft. long, w

Prince Khurram embracing his father Jahangir. Johnson Collection. c.1630. Tinted drawing. Drawing with gouache and gold in places. Source: J.4,2. Author: ANON. Stock Photo

RMR556YT–Prince Khurram embracing his father Jahangir. Johnson Collection. c.1630. Tinted drawing. Drawing with gouache and gold in places. Source: J.4,2. Author: ANON.

Spice Islands/Indonesia: Dutch sailors from Van Warwijk’s fleet watch Banda locals in the Moluccas playing a ball game. Coloured engraving, c. 1600s. The Banda Islands are a group of 10 tiny volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, about 2,000 km east of Java, and are part of Indonesia. During the 16th and 17th centuries, these remote islands were European explorers’ most prized colony due to the fact that they were the world’s sole source of nutmeg and mace. They were first claimed by the Portuguese in 1512. The Bandas were then seized by the Dutch and British East India Companies. Stock Photo

RM2B014X8–Spice Islands/Indonesia: Dutch sailors from Van Warwijk’s fleet watch Banda locals in the Moluccas playing a ball game. Coloured engraving, c. 1600s. The Banda Islands are a group of 10 tiny volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, about 2,000 km east of Java, and are part of Indonesia. During the 16th and 17th centuries, these remote islands were European explorers’ most prized colony due to the fact that they were the world’s sole source of nutmeg and mace. They were first claimed by the Portuguese in 1512. The Bandas were then seized by the Dutch and British East India Companies.

United Kingdom: Map of the World showing the British Empire highlighted in red, London, 1886. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. Stock Photo

RM2E249MR–United Kingdom: Map of the World showing the British Empire highlighted in red, London, 1886. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power.

The Thanjavur Maratha Palace, also known as Aranmanai, was originally built by the Nayaks of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom (16th - 17th century CE). After the fall of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom, it served as the official residence of the Thanjavur Maratha. When most of the Thanjavur Maratha kingdom was annexed to the British Empire in 1799, the Thanjavur Marathas continued to hold sway over the palace and the surrounding fort. The Bhonsle family continued to hold on to the palace even after the last king Shivaji II was deposed as per the Doctrine of Lapse. Stock Photo

RM2B02H2F–The Thanjavur Maratha Palace, also known as Aranmanai, was originally built by the Nayaks of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom (16th - 17th century CE). After the fall of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom, it served as the official residence of the Thanjavur Maratha. When most of the Thanjavur Maratha kingdom was annexed to the British Empire in 1799, the Thanjavur Marathas continued to hold sway over the palace and the surrounding fort. The Bhonsle family continued to hold on to the palace even after the last king Shivaji II was deposed as per the Doctrine of Lapse.

The Taj Mahal, at Agra, 1876. 'This noble building was erected by Shah Jehan, in memory of his favourite wife Moontaz-i- Mahal...The whole building, with the domes and minarets, is of pure white marble, covered with the most exquisite carving, and inlaid with verses of the Koran in delicately-coloured marble...The Taj occupied 20,000 men twenty years to complete, and, as their labour was forced and paid only with a small daily issue of coin, it is impossible to estimate the real expense of the work. The outlay drawn from the Royal treasury was over £2,000,000'. From "Illustrated Lond Stock Photo

RM2RRJAB4–The Taj Mahal, at Agra, 1876. 'This noble building was erected by Shah Jehan, in memory of his favourite wife Moontaz-i- Mahal...The whole building, with the domes and minarets, is of pure white marble, covered with the most exquisite carving, and inlaid with verses of the Koran in delicately-coloured marble...The Taj occupied 20,000 men twenty years to complete, and, as their labour was forced and paid only with a small daily issue of coin, it is impossible to estimate the real expense of the work. The outlay drawn from the Royal treasury was over £2,000,000'. From "Illustrated Lond

A nineteen-year old prince. Inscribed on left in Persian characters: 'tasvir-i nuzdah salagi kar-i anup chattar'. Johnson Collection. c.1640. Opaque watercolour. Gouache. Source: J.64,6. Stock Photo

RMRCH8Y5–A nineteen-year old prince. Inscribed on left in Persian characters: 'tasvir-i nuzdah salagi kar-i anup chattar'. Johnson Collection. c.1640. Opaque watercolour. Gouache. Source: J.64,6.

RM2B02H2E–The Thanjavur Maratha Palace, also known as Aranmanai, was originally built by the Nayaks of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom (16th - 17th century CE). After the fall of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom, it served as the official residence of the Thanjavur Maratha. When most of the Thanjavur Maratha kingdom was annexed to the British Empire in 1799, the Thanjavur Marathas continued to hold sway over the palace and the surrounding fort. The Bhonsle family continued to hold on to the palace even after the last king Shivaji II was deposed as per the Doctrine of Lapse.

Sri Lanka: 'A Gentlewoman'. Illustration by Robert Knox (1641-1720), 1681. 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon...since my Deliverance out of Captivity' is a book written by the English trader and sailor Robert Knox in 1681. It describes his experiences some years earlier on the South Asian island now best known as Sri Lanka and provides one of the most important contemporary accounts of 17th century Ceylonese life. Knox spent 19 years on Ceylon as a prisoner of King Rajasimha II. Stock Photo

RM2B00TFR–Sri Lanka: 'A Gentlewoman'. Illustration by Robert Knox (1641-1720), 1681. 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon...since my Deliverance out of Captivity' is a book written by the English trader and sailor Robert Knox in 1681. It describes his experiences some years earlier on the South Asian island now best known as Sri Lanka and provides one of the most important contemporary accounts of 17th century Ceylonese life. Knox spent 19 years on Ceylon as a prisoner of King Rajasimha II.

A lady, facing right, stands in a landscape, holding a glass bottle and a gold cup upon a dish. A European church and the buildings of a chateau are in the middle distance. Dara Shikoh Album. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold. Source: Add.Or.3129, f.28. Author: ANON. Stock Photo

RMR52FAH–A lady, facing right, stands in a landscape, holding a glass bottle and a gold cup upon a dish. A European church and the buildings of a chateau are in the middle distance. Dara Shikoh Album. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold. Source: Add.Or.3129, f.28. Author: ANON.

Madagascar: A 1656 map of French East India. Madagascar was the scene of the activities of the French East India Company. The French East India Company (French: La Compagnie Française des Indes Orientales or Compagnie Française pour le Commerce des Indes Orientales) was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in colonial India. Stock Photo

RM2B00N7Y–Madagascar: A 1656 map of French East India. Madagascar was the scene of the activities of the French East India Company. The French East India Company (French: La Compagnie Française des Indes Orientales or Compagnie Française pour le Commerce des Indes Orientales) was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in colonial India.

Shah Jahan is dressed in white, holding a lance with both hands and riding a piebald horse through grassland. Johnson Collection. 1630-1650. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gilt-sprinkled blue border. Source: J.4,1. Author: ANON. Stock Photo

RMRC4CX4–Shah Jahan is dressed in white, holding a lance with both hands and riding a piebald horse through grassland. Johnson Collection. 1630-1650. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gilt-sprinkled blue border. Source: J.4,1. Author: ANON.

Portugal/Britain/Netherlands: 'The Conquest of the Portuguese Squat St. Thom, 1602'. Coloured etching by Floris Balthasarsz van Berckenrode/Floris Balthasar (1562 - 10 December 1616), c. 1603-1605. After A Dutch spy, Jan Huyghen van Linschoten, copied Portuguese nautical maps while working as secretary for the Portuguese Archbishop of Goa in the 1580s, his published maps and books enabled the maritime passage to the elusive East Indies to be opened to the English and the Dutch. This allowed the British East India Company and the Dutch East India Company to break the Portuguese monopoly. Stock Photo

RM2B014XT–Portugal/Britain/Netherlands: 'The Conquest of the Portuguese Squat St. Thom, 1602'. Coloured etching by Floris Balthasarsz van Berckenrode/Floris Balthasar (1562 - 10 December 1616), c. 1603-1605. After A Dutch spy, Jan Huyghen van Linschoten, copied Portuguese nautical maps while working as secretary for the Portuguese Archbishop of Goa in the 1580s, his published maps and books enabled the maritime passage to the elusive East Indies to be opened to the English and the Dutch. This allowed the British East India Company and the Dutch East India Company to break the Portuguese monopoly.

Prince Dara Shikoh facing left, is seen head and shoulders, his jama decorated in monochrome with flowers, and his turban in gold and colours with a single black aigrette; green background. Johnson Collection. c.1640. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold; oval. Source: J.24,12. Author: MUGHAL CHITARMAN. Stock Photo

RMRC5Y75–Prince Dara Shikoh facing left, is seen head and shoulders, his jama decorated in monochrome with flowers, and his turban in gold and colours with a single black aigrette; green background. Johnson Collection. c.1640. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold; oval. Source: J.24,12. Author: MUGHAL CHITARMAN.

Aurangzeb as a prince, facing right, is standing with his left hand resting on a short straight sword. He is finely dressed in a white jama with embroidered gold 'patka', his turban set with jewellery. Johnson Collection. 1650 - 1655. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold. Source: J.2,7. Author: ANON. Stock Photo

RMR5HPFM–Aurangzeb as a prince, facing right, is standing with his left hand resting on a short straight sword. He is finely dressed in a white jama with embroidered gold 'patka', his turban set with jewellery. Johnson Collection. 1650 - 1655. Opaque watercolour. Gouache with gold. Source: J.2,7. Author: ANON.

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