Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886

An exhibition inaugurated on 4 May 1886 at the South Kensington Museum, London, that lasted for six months. The Indian Court of the show displayed art, textile and other goods. Several architectural structures, such as the Jaipur Gateway, Durbar Hall and the Gwalior Gateway were commissioned for display. The exhibition also featured “living exhibits,” notably thirty-four artisans from the Agra jail, demonstrating different crafts and professions.