Coined by American news editor Arthur Brisbane in 1911, the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” applies to many aspects of human life, but especially to historical photography. Sometimes, one simple photograph can tell you much more about historical figures or events than any book you might read or any charter you might analyze.
From famous personalities and historical landmarks to everyday life, here are 30 rare pictures that show a different perspective of Indian history. You probably won’t find them in any school textbook!
1. Rabindranath Tagore with Albert Einstein in 1920s
11. A young French boy introduces himself to Indian soldiers who had just arrived in Marseilles to fight alongside French and British forces in World War I, September 30, 1914
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