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Lahore Durbar 1864
Durbar of Sir John Lawrence and 604 Indian Princes at Lahore. Sir John Lawrence was the Viceroy at this time Date: 18 October 1864
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This striking photograph captures the grandeur and majesty of the Lahore Durbar of 1864, an historic event marking the culmination of the annual durbar audience held between the British Viceroy, Sir John Lawrence, and over 600 Indian princes and chieftains. The durbar, which took place on October 18, 1864, in Lahore, India, was an important occasion for the British to assert their political and administrative control over the region, while also acknowledging the traditional authority of the Indian rulers. Sir John Lawrence, who served as the Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869, is depicted in the center of the image, seated on a raised platform, dressed in full regalia, including a red robe and a turban. He is flanked by British military officers and officials, while the Indian princes and chieftains, dressed in their traditional attire and seated on elegantly decorated elephants, look on. The scene is filled with a sense of grandeur and pageantry, with colorful umbrellas, flags, and banners adding to the visual spectacle. The Lahore Durbar of 1864 was a significant event in the history of British India, reflecting the complex and evolving relationship between the colonial power and the native rulers. It also underscores the importance of symbolic displays of power and authority in maintaining the British Raj in India. This photograph, with its rich historical context and intricate details, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the complexities of colonial rule in India during the Victorian era.
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