raja deen dayal, also known as lala deen dayal, was an indian photographer born in sardhana, india in 1844. he died in 1905. trained as an engineer at thomason college of civil engineering at roorkee, dayal began his career in photography in the mid-1870s.
career highlights
established studios in indore, mumbai, and hyderabad, becoming the court photographer to the sixth nizam of hyderabad, mahbub ali khan, asif jah vi.
appointed as the photographer to the viceroy of india in 1885.
received the royal warrant from queen victoria in 1897.
notable works and collections
dayal's photographs are known for their capture of indian temples, palaces, and monuments, as well as portraits of indian rulers and british officials. some notable works include:
moosi river, hyderabad (j. paul getty museum, los angeles, united states), showcasing his skill in capturing the essence of indian landscapes.
channel near the punchukki, aurangabad (j. paul getty museum, los angeles, united states), highlighting his ability to frame the beauty of indian architecture.
museums and collections featuring raja deen dayal's work
raja deen dayal's contributions to indian photography are undeniable. his work not only captured the essence of india's architectural and cultural heritage but also paved the way for future generations of photographers. view more works by raja deen dayal on AllPaintingsStore: https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/raja-deen-dayal explore indian art and photography on AllPaintingsStore: /en/art/show/art-d3c8xr-en/
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Raja Deen Dayal was born in which Indian city?
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What title did the Nizam of Hyderabad bestow upon Raja Deen Dayal?
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In what year did Raja Deen Dayal receive the Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria?
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Raja Deen Dayal's photographs are housed in which major museum collection?
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