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Dr Anil Kumar Pathak, an IAS officer who is the District Magistrate of Faizabad, is known for going the extra mile and leaving no stone unturned to help people in need.

The Maharani or ‘Rajmata,’ as she came to be known, would go on to use her education and privilege to bring about a change in the system.

From famous personalities and historical landmarks to everyday life, here are 30 rare photographs that show a different perspective of Indian history.