A Dak-ghary (horse- driven post carriage)

Dak-ghary, English post chaise was a four wheeled closed horse carriage, introduces in India by the British during 1845. Considered to be a very comfortable mode of travel, Dakgharries mostly travelled between Calcutta to Delhi on the Grand Trunk Road. It carried mail as well as passengers. An expensive but fast mode of travel, it was drawn by relay horses, which renewed at every six miles.

The Dak-ghary displayed has green paint sliding doors and a window and rexene seats. There are two detachable carriage lights of glass and metal, paint flaked on some areas. The design shows British influence. The axle of this Dak-ghary was made by J. Gibson and Co. makers of axles and springs.