Madho Prasad Album Views of Benares Ghats Ramnagar Fort 1898 , 1898
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Historical Background
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Ram-Nagar Fort, 1898
- Assi Sangam Ghat, 1898
- Two Jain temples at Butsraj Ghat, 1898
- Chet Singh Palace at Shivala Ghat, 1898
- Kedar Ghat, 1898
- Raja Ghat, 1898
- Digpatiya Ghat, also known as Dhunrao Panth Ghat, 1898
- Rana Mahal Ghat, 1898
- Munshi Ghat, 1898
- Ahilyabai Ghat, 1898
- Dasaswamedh Ghat, 1898
- Man Singh Observatory at Man Mandir Ghat, 1898
- Lalita Ghat, 1898
- Shiva Temple at Manikarnika Ghat, 1898
- Maikarnika Ghat, 1898
- Ghosla Ghat, 1898
- Bajirao Ghat, 1898
- Panch Ganga Ghat, 1898
- Gai Ghat, 1898
- Sumer Temple at Ramnagar, 1898
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Prasad, Madho Ram (Photographer), active approximately 1885-1905
- Title
- Madho Prasad Album Views of Benares Ghats Ramnagar Fort 1898
- Dates
- 1898 (inclusive)18981898
- Quantity
- 20 photographs in one album (1 box) ; 11.75" x 9.75"
- Collection Number
- PH1462
- Summary
- Photo album of the city Benares (Varanasi), India by Madho Prasad
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Madho Prasad was the royal photographer of Prabhu Narayan Singh (1855-1931), ruler of the Indian Princely State of Benares (Varanasi) who would reign as Maharaja for 42 years.
Historical Background
Benares (Varanasi) has been a cultural centre of North India for several thousand years, and is closely associated with the Ganges. The city was founded in the sixth century BC, and is one of seven sacred cities for Hindus. Hindus believe that death in the city will bring salvation, making it a major centre for pilgrimage. Benares (Varansi) is also a sacred site for Jain pilgrims since four Jain tirthankaras, or spiritual teachers, were born there. The city is known worldwide for its many ghats, or embankments made in steps of stone slabs along the river bank where pilgrims perform ritual ablutions.
Content Description
Album containing 20 albumen photographs featuring temples, Ramnager Fort and other important Ganges river side buildings in Benares (Varanasi), India made by Madho Prasad for the Maharaja of Benares.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Ram-Nagar Fort
The sandstone fort was built in 1750. It has housed the Kashi Naresh, who is believed to be the incarnation of Shiva, since the eighteenth century.
Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 1 -
Description: Assi Sangam Ghat
This ghat lies at the confluence of the Assi and Ganges rivers, and is a holy site for pilgrims.
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Description: Two Jain temples at Butsraj Ghat
This ghat has three Jain temples on the bank of the river.
Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 3 -
Description: Chet Singh Palace at Shivala GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 4
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Description: Kedar GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 5
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Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 6
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Description: Digpatiya Ghat, also known as Dhunrao Panth GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 7
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Description: Rana Mahal GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 8
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Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 9
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Description: Ahilyabai GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 10
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Description: Dasaswamedh GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 11
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Description: Man Singh Observatory at Man Mandir GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 12
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Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 13
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Description: Shiva Temple at Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika is a "burning ghat" where the dead are cremated.
Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 14 -
Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 15
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Description: Ghosla GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 16
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Description: Bajirao GhatDates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 17
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Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 18
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Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 19
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Dates: 1898Container: Box 1, Item 20
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Geographical Names
- Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh, India)--Photographs
