Small Mosque in the Kaiserbagh

Built for Wajid Ali Shah (1847–1856), between 1848 to 1850, Kaiserbagh Palace is a fine example of 1800s architecture in Lucknow, northern India. Parts of Kaiserbagh Palace were destroyed during the Indian Rebellion (an uprising against British rule), also known as the First War of Independence in 1857. This photograph captures the small mosque of the palace after the British siege of the city. Mosques are Muslim places of worship, used for five daily prayers, teaching the Qur’an, and community gatherings. The small mosque in the Kaiserbagh complex, however, served primarily the ruler’s family and members of the court.

A horizontally oriented albumen print depicts a weathered stone mosque. Dominating the right half, a large central dome with a tall spire sits atop a tiered structure with arched openings and smaller corner domes. To the left, a similar but smaller dome rises behind a low wall. In the dusty foreground, several figures with medium-dark skin tones sit near baskets and tools. The entire image is cast in muted tan tones.

Small Mosque in the Kaiserbagh

1858

Felice A. Beato

(British, 1832–1909)

England, 19th century

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