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Indian Maharajahs offering support to Britain in First World
On the left, Lieutenant-General MAHARAJA SRI SIR PRATAP SINGH SAHIB BAHADUR OF IDAR (1845 - 1922). A career British Indian Army soldier, Maharaja of the princely state of Idar and heir to Ahmednagar from 1902 to 1911, when he abdicated in favor of his adopted son. A warrior of the British Empire, was a friend to Queen Victoria, serving as aide-de-camp to Edward VII and was a close friend of the future King George V. On the right, Colonel, Sir Ganga Singh, The MAHARAJAH OF BIKANER (1880-1943), who raised and equipped a camel corps. He was colonel in the 2nd Bengal Lancers, fought for the British in China and was mentioned in despatches. He was the only non-white member of the Imperial War Cabinet during the Great War. The Tatler notes he was also a fine sportsman, devoted to big-game shooting, and good at polo, racquets and tennis. Date: 1914
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, two esteemed Indian Maharajahs, Maharaja Sri Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur of Idar and Maharaja of Bikaner, Sir Ganga Singh, stand together, offering their unwavering support to the British Empire during the tumultuous period of the First World War. Maharaja Sri Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur of Idar (1845-1922), a career British Indian Army soldier and the Maharaja of the princely state of Idar, is depicted on the left. He was an heir to the Ahmednagar throne from 1902 to 1911, when he graciously abdicated in favor of his adopted son. A devoted friend to Queen Victoria, he served as an aide-de-camp to King Edward VII and was also a close confidant of the future King George V. On the right, Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh (1880-1943), the Maharaja of Bikaner, is shown. He was a colonel in the 2nd Bengal Lancers and fought valiantly for the British in China, earning a mention in despatches. During the First World War, he was the only non-white member of the Imperial War Cabinet, demonstrating the significant role Indian rulers played in the British war effort. Both Maharajas were not only distinguished military leaders but also accomplished sportsmen. Maharaja Sri Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur was known for his prowess in polo, racquets, and tennis, while Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh was a skilled big-game shooter. This photograph, taken in 1914, captures a poignant moment in history, illustrating the complex relationship between the British Empire and its Indian allies during the First World War. The two Maharajas, as potentates of their respective princely states, stood steadfastly by the British side, demonstrating their loyalty and commitment to the Empire.
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