Gate of the Loll-Baug at Fyzabad (Abbey 420 no.79; Archer III, pl.3)

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Gate of the Loll-Baug at Fyzabad (Abbey 420 no.79; Archer III, pl.3)
hand-coloured aquatint, October 1801, thick paper, light surface
soiling to margin

Lot Essay

11-12 July 1789: "Loll Bhaug is the name given to a garden made by Nawaub Sujah al Dowla". Faizabad had been the capital of Oudh under Shuja-ud-Daula (ruled 1754-75) before his son transferred his capital back to Lucknow.

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