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Delhi Durbar 1911
King George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911, held to celebrate the Kings accession. There had been Durbars before in 1877 and 1903 but these one was on a monumental scale. The King wrote to his mother, The Durbar yesterday was the most wonderful & beautiful sight I have seen and one I shall remember all my life
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Delhi Durbar 1911: A Historical Spectacle of Monumental Proportions This photograph captures the momentous occasion of King George V and Queen Mary's attendance at the Delhi Durbar on December 12, 1911. The Delhi Durbar was a grand ceremony held in Delhi, India, to celebrate the King's accession to the British throne. This Durbar, the third in history, surpassed its predecessors in scale and magnificence. King George V, in a letter to his mother, Queen Mary, wrote, "The Durbar yesterday was the most wonderful and beautiful sight I have seen and one I shall remember all my life." The King's sentiments were not misplaced, as the Durbar was an awe-inspiring display of imperial power and grandeur. The Delhi Durbar of 1911 was a significant event in British colonial history, marking the formal coronation of King George V as Emperor of India. The ceremony took place at the Red Fort in Delhi and was attended by over 100,000 people, including Indian princes, British officials, and military personnel. The Durbar was held on a monumental scale, with elaborate processions, musical performances, and extravagant displays of military might. The King and Queen were seated on thrones of gold and jewels, surrounded by ornate decorations and symbolic gifts. The Delhi Durbar of 1911 was a testament to the British Empire's power and influence in India. The event is an essential part of Indian and British history, and this photograph provides a glimpse into the grandeur and spectacle of that historic day.
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