1960 Press Photo Butler Palace. Lucknow, India, surrounded by flood water

Under Siege. Lucknow, India: Every palace should have a moat, but things have gone too fat at Lucknow, India, where the fames Butler Palace is surrounded by a swirling flood. Rampaging waters from the Gomati River swept through the city, threatening many of its landmarks, including the palace, named for the one-time British governor of India's United provinces, Sir Hartcourt Butler.

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 9 x 7 inches.