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George V, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
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George V, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V reading the proclamation to a large crowd at his Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India
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This historic photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Coronation Durbar of King George V in Delhi, India, in December 1911. The newly crowned monarch, dressed in full regalia and seated on a raised platform, reads the proclamation to a vast and eager crowd. Queen Mary, his consort, stands beside him, dressed in ermine and holding a fan. The imperial grandeur of the scene is palpable, with the red and gold decorations of the durbar pavilion, the ornate thrones, and the soldiers in their finery all contributing to the sense of majesty. The Coronation Durbar was an important event in the British colonial rule of India, marking the formal investiture of the new king and the reaffirmation of his authority over his Indian subjects. The ceremony was a display of British power and prestige, with elaborate processions, feasts, and displays of military might. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate relationship between the British monarchy and its Indian subjects during the colonial era. The crowd, made up of Indian rulers, dignitaries, and commoners, gazes intently at the king, a testament to the deep-rooted traditions of loyalty and obedience to the monarch. The image is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the British Raj in India and the enduring impact of colonialism on the subcontinent.
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