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The Coronation Durbar, Delhi
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The Maharajah of Benares bows before The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) Date: 1911
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12th Benares Bowing Bows Ceremonial Ceremony Colonialism Colony Delhi Dignitaries Durbar Empress Ermine Guests Maharajah Officials Pavilion Pomp Robes Subject Subjects December Subservient
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The Coronation Durbar in Delhi, 12th December 1911: A Spectacle of Imperial Pomp and Ceremony This evocative photograph captures a moment from the grand Coronation Durbar held in Delhi on 12th December 1911, marking the formal coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India. The Maharajah of Benares, resplendent in rich robes and adorned with jewels, bows deeply before the royal couple, symbolizing the subservient relationship between the British monarch and the Indian princes and rulers under the colonial rule. The Durbar, or court, was a ceremonial event that showcased the might and grandeur of the British Empire in India. The scene unfolds before a magnificent pavilion, adorned with ermine and other luxurious fabrics, where the King and Queen sat enthroned, surrounded by their officials, dignitaries, and an array of Indian guests. The pomp and ceremony of the occasion were intended to reinforce the British colonial power and authority in India, as well as to strengthen the ties between the monarch and the Indian princely states. The event was a significant moment in the history of the British Empire, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the colonial rulers and their Indian subjects. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and complex dynamics of the British colonial rule in India, providing a visual testament to the grandeur and spectacle of the Coronation Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
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