Summary

DescriptionAlmora, 1860s.jpg	Almora, Uttarakhand. 1860s.
Date	1860s date QS:P,+1860-00-00T00:00:00Z/8
Source	British Library - Almora
Author	John Edward Saché  (1824–1882)     Alternative names John Sache; John Sachi; John Edward Sache; Johann Edvardt Sachet; Johann Edvardt Sache; Johann Edvart Zachert; Saché Description Indian photographer Date of birth/death 1824  1882  Location of birth Poznań Work period 1865-1882 Work location India (1864–)  Authority file : Q26243614 VIAF: 95944822 ISNI: 0000000356049869 ULAN: 500040739 GND: 101415183X SUDOC: 164941142 creator QS:P170,Q26243614

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Description from the Original

Photograph of Almora, from the ‘Album of Indian Views’, taken by John Edward Saché during the 1860s. Almora, situated on a horseshoe shaped hill, was the capital of the independent Hindu Kingdom of Kumaon until it was attacked and incorporated into the Gurkha Empire in 1790. After the Anglo-Nepal war (1814-16) it became a part of British India and developed as a prosperous hill station. The town overlooks a fertile terraced valley and a range of hills. Almora is also known for its temples, in particular the temple of Goddess Nanda Devi. Almora is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Kumaon area and is famous for the local crafts of copperware and woollens.