The Chutter Munzil - Lucknow
Theatre Of War Index
One of the breathtaking views which some of the Berkshiremen
witnessed from the window of their 36 seater, troop-carrying biplane as
it flew over Lucknow in 1940 was the Chutter Munzil in Lucknow.
View from the Strand.
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View
from the bridge.
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The Chattar Manzil, also known as the Umbrella Palace, was constructed by order of Nawab Ghazi Uddin Haider. Completed after his death by Nawab Nasir Uddin Haider.
These image were kindly donated by, Mr Omar Khan, Hawkshaw's India.
Mr Omar Khan of Hawkshaw's India has an excellent collection of period images
at www.harappa.com
2nd Battalion
The Royal Berkshire Regiment
(Princess Charlotte of Wales's)
1939 - 1959
Come you back, you British soldier;
come you back
to Mandalay!
Rudyard Kipling
1865-1936