Sahir Kittur has now become a historian for that matter as he is continuously on the search for old photos of Belgaum and here are some more from his search. (these photos were searched long back but due to Bandh stories this story got todays Mahurat) All photos were for sale on Ebay.

The Dhamni a best mode of transport till late 1960's

Fort Moat now no water stands there

Continuing with the endeavor of getting you a glimpse of past Belgaum here is another great picture found by Mr.Sahir Kittur on Ebay.

Belgaum Fort Ramaswamy gate

This is the picture of the Ramswamy fort gate inside the Belgaum Fort. 

Thanks to Aziz for these pictures.

This particular photo of the St.Mary’s church is again distinct, as all earlier images were taken from the side whereas this one is from the front.

All the old pics like these are treasures.

Sahir Kittur was able to find this masterpiece of Belgaum’s history; The Belgaum fort which is so neglected by the authorities. The pictures here show the golden past of the fort.

The fort Church Belgaum:

Not many know that there was a church in the fort (including me).

Aziz who has spent many years around the fort area gave some insight on the fort Church. The church was during the British era and there is a reference to this in the gazetteer of Campbell. No ruins remain, but legend has it that it was located after the PWD offices on the left side as one enters from Durga Devi gate, before Deshpande’s bungalow, there is a teak plantation there now.

THE FORT CHURCH – called Christ Church was 112 ft long with a pleasing interior, built in 1833 and contained several monuments and memorial windows.The church front was in black marble. Its apse was designed by General Merriman R.E. to commemorate the services of Mr. Charles James Mason, of the Bombay Civil Service, who when Acting Political Agent, South Maratha Country, was murdered by the chief of Nargund in 1858. The Apse and Memorial window at the east of the church were erected by Mason’s friends in affectionate memory of his public worth. Of the 6 other tablets, 1 is to Lieutenant W.P.Shakespeare, A.P.Campbell & Ensign W.Caldwell who fell in Kolhapur and Savantvadi insurrection in 1844.

Link shared by Sahir Kittur & research done Brahmananad chipre

The south west region was ruled by the Kuras during the 1st century AD and they were the major power. Brahmapuri and Madhavapur (Kolhapur and Belgaum) were the two major seats. Some of the military achievements over Chutus shows the influence of Chutus in their coinage. They mainly ruled between 30 BC and 65 AD as could be understood by the victory of Nahapana over Kuras. The King Vilivayukura is even quoted in Ptolemy’s work and seems to be the last king who was defeated by theSatavahanas giving way for Chutus to circulate their coins in this area. All the coins minted by the Kuras were in lead. The bow and arrow decorated the coin obverse and the reverse of their coinage usually carried Chaitya, railed tree and river symbols along with the Brahmi legend along the periphery.

Source : http://prabhu.50g.com/southind/kura/south_kura.

Ruler : King Vasithiputra
Year : 30 BC – 65 AD
Unit : Pb (lead) Karshapana, 10.1gm
Obverse : Bow & Arrow, legend in Brahmi:Siri Vasisthiputrasa
Reverse : Tree in railing on lt; Multi arched hill on rt
Reference : TA#014, RRR

Ruler : King Vasishtiputra Vilivayukura
Year : 30 BC – 65 AD
Unit : Pb (lead) Karshapana, 27 mm, 12.1gm
Obverse : Bow & Arrow, legend in Brahmi: Vasisthiputrasa vilivaykurasa
Reverse : Tree in railing on lt; multi arched hill on rt
Reference : MCSI1, #91, R

Ruler : King Gautamiputra Vilivayukura
Year : 30 BC – 65 AD
Unit : Lead (Pb) Karshapana, 30mm, 13.4gm
Obverse : Bow & Arrow, legend in Brahmi: Gotamiputasa vilivaykurasa
Reverse : multi arched hill with tree above, all in a rectanlge containing river symbol
Reference : TA#015, RRR

Ruler : King Gautamiputra Vilivayukura
Year : 30 BC – 65 AD
Unit : Lead (Pb) Karshapana, 30mm, 3.0gm
Obverse : Bow & Arrow, legend in Brahmi: Gotamiputasa vilivaykurasa
Obverse : 10 arched hill with tree above, all in a rectanlge containing river symbol
Reference : MCSI1, #102, R

Sahir, just found this on the internet.

This is the Dhumney Stand somewhere in 1930 to 1942.

There is a street named Dhumney Street in Camp, must be the same place.

Thanks to Sahir for sharing a picture he found of the Belgaum Railway station which is around the year 1938-1945.

Somewhere in 1940's

Another photo which is much older was found by team AAB which might not be anywhere on the internet. Its most probable date might be 1920-1930. The exact year could be 1925 but it could not be confirmed.

Mostly 1925 Belgaum Station

This is another masterpiece for all to cherish. Sahir Kittur has got this image of a postcard and its states’ ”

 1878 GOVERNMENT GARDEN and BANDSTAND”.

From first glance it looks to be the QUEENS GARDEN in camp where there was a band stand in the centre of the park.  This blog’s History Editor Bramhanand Chipre also says this looks very similar to the Queens garden.

Where do you think this was?

Thanks Sahir Kittur.

Name this place in the photograph?

This photo is of year 2000, now there have been drastic changes at the spot.

Clue: Very important historically 

Congress Well

The Congress well commonly called as but its actual name was Pampa Sarovar built during the 1924 Congress session to fulfill the water requirement of the whole session for a cost of Rs.4370 & 3 anas.

 The said Congress well was rebuilt as you see in the above picture and later it was developed as Veer Soudha now.

 Photos: Sujay Nimbalkar

Congress Well is now covered

The veer Soudha now has a lush green Lawn

In an endeavor to keep Belgaumites in tune with history and its historical era and pictures, here is another one.

The old photo is shared by Sahir Kittur and the colored one taken in 2001 by Subhash Photos.

The question is both the photos of the same Laxmi tek Temple complex. Musketry Hill, Belgaum’ is written on the old photo.

According to me they both are the same. And I have confirmed the same with some elders and they agree with my thought.

The B/W photo has been taken in 1900 and the colored photo in 2001 that’s 101 years later.

This is great piece of history we all should save.

Your thoughts on the same are welcome, if anyone could just add some more bits of history to this.

I was trying to start this series long back, but with the help and initiative of Mr.Sahir I have started this new series. Then & Now.

 As the name suggests, it’s those old photos of Belgaum found on the internet, and this is the only site which has brought them for you in one place.

 Here is the first one in this series.

This colored printed postcard c.1910 published locally by Mahadeo & Son shows a view of the Officers Mess at Belgaum.

Officers Mess in 1910

Officers Mess in 2009

 Old Photo: Sahir Kittur
Latest photo: Team AAB

Mr.Sahir Kittur, found this great old picture of the The Hour Gun tank as it is mentioned on ebay, it’s a post card.

The Hour Gun Tank"Argan talav Belgaum

The photo has been taken by S.Mahadeo & sons.

 But my question is this the Argan Talav, next to Hindalga Ganpati Temple?

 May be we changed the name from “Hour Gun Tank” to “Argan Talav”.

 Your comments on this please.
Source: Belgaumblog.com