Golden Temple at Amritsar, 1870 (c)

Photograph, India, 1870 (c).

The Golden Temple (or Harmandir Sahib) at Amritsar is the most important place of worship for Sikhs. It was built during the 16th century and lavishly decorated during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) with marble and gold, from which it derives its popular name of the 'Golden Temple'.

From an album of 47 photographs compiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Dumbleton, 42nd (Royal Highland Regiment The Black Watch), 1870 (c).