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Delhi Durbar, 1903
3789534 Delhi Durbar, 1903 by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: The Maharaja of Nabha, a state of the Sikh Royal House in Punjab, India. Maharaja Hira Singh, 18 December 1843 - 24 December 1911, (Australian artist Mortimer Menpes 1855 - 1938)
The Durbar by Mortimer Menpes, text by Dorothy Menpes. Published by Adam and Charles Black, London 1903.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 23008084
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
1900 1910 British Empire British Raj Colonies Royals Sikh Sikhs South Asia Sub Continent Turn Of The Century Inida
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This print captures the grandeur of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, a momentous event during the British Raj in India. The focus of this particular image is on Maharaja Hira Singh, the esteemed ruler of Nabha, a Sikh state in Punjab. Dressed impeccably in traditional regalia, Maharaja Hira Singh exudes an air of authority and grace. His turban, intricately adorned with jewels and feathers, serves as a symbol of his status and power. With his piercing gaze fixed upon something beyond our view, one can only wonder what thoughts occupied his mind amidst this historic gathering. The Delhi Durbar was an extravagant occasion where Indian royalty paid homage to their colonial rulers from the British Empire. It represented both the opulence and complexities of colonialism during that era. This photograph by Mortimer Ludington Menpes beautifully encapsulates these dynamics. Published by Adam and Charles Black in London in 1903, this image stands as a testament to Menpes' talent for capturing historical moments through portraiture. Through his lens, we are transported back to early 20th century India – a time when tradition clashed with modernity under British rule. As we admire this striking portrait today, it serves as a reminder not only of India's rich history but also its resilience and cultural heritage that continues to thrive into the present day.
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