Home > Transportation > Trains
Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province
Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province (then in British India, now in Pakistan), with soldiers and a GIP military train. Date: circa 1919
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14410133
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Carriages Colonialism Frontier Helmets Indus Mari Pith Platform Trains 1919
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Asia
> India
> Related Images
> Asia
> Pakistan
> Related Images
> Transportation
> Trains
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province, circa 1919: A snapshot of British colonial rule in India during the 1910s. This evocative photograph captures the Mari Indus Railway Station in the North West Frontier Province, then under British rule, now modern-day Pakistan. The image presents a bustling scene of activity, with soldiers in uniform, pith helmets, and leather helmets standing guard at the platform, their weapons at the ready. A military train, emblazoned with the initials "GIP" (Grand Trunk Road-Indus Flotilla), pulls into the station, its carriages filled with passengers and supplies. The mountains in the background loom large, a stark reminder of the challenging terrain that the railway line had to traverse. The Mari Indus Railway, completed in 1912, was a vital transportation artery for the British Empire, connecting the Indian subcontinent with Central Asia and the Middle East. The soldiers' presence underscores the strategic importance of the railway line and the region, as well as the military might of the colonial power. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Indian subcontinent during the colonial era.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
