European Lady Cycling On South Parade Road, Bangalore, 1900 Postcard
A rare 1900 postcard shows a European lady cycling on South Parade Road (now MG Road) in Bangalore. The street was one of the most prominent landmarks of British-era Bangalore (Bengaluru).
It ran parallel to the Parade Ground within the Cantonment, which was a central space where British troops assembled for military parades, drills, and ceremonies. It connected key parts of the Cantonment with Brigade Road and Residency Road, forming the social and commercial nucleus of colonial Bangalore.
The charming South Parade Road was the main shopping center for the many Europeans living in Bangalore. It was a hub of colonial life, lined with European-style shops, hotels, cafes, and clubs catering to British officers, their families, and wealthy Indian elites who mingled in the Cantonment. The street was renamed Mahatma Gandhi Road in 1948, a year after independence. Click on image to enlarge.
Did you know – the Cantonment itself played a crucial role in Bangalore’s history, and South Parade (MG Road) was an integral part of its development
Past posts – Bhagirathi or Kochupanki, Wife Of Raja Ravi Varma, 1866 Photo., Imperial Service Cavalry Delhi Durbar, 1903 Photo., The Prince & Princess of Wales’ Engagements In India, 1906 Print., Early Map of Bombay Presidency 1838.
