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In the year 1859 after the suppression of Sepoy Mutiny, Queen Victoria as stated in
In the year 1859 after the suppression of Sepoy Mutiny, Queen Victoria as stated in the Royal Proclamation, declared that she " took upon herself the government of territories in India theretofore administered in trust for the Crown by the Honourable East India Company. Date: 1 January 1877
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1877 Assumed Ceremony Coronation Delhi Empress Lytton Proclaimed Proclamation Sovereign Title Viceroy January
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Poster Print featuring Queen Victoria's historic proclamation after the Sepoy Mutiny. Transport yourself to 1859 as you admire this remarkable piece of history, beautifully captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. Discover the Media Storehouse range and bring a touch of regal elegance to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this historic photograph, Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch of the British Empire, stands proudly in the Marble Hall of the Red Fort in Delhi, India, on January 12, 1877. This monumental moment marked the formal proclamation of Queen Victoria as the Empress of India, following the suppression of the Sepoy Mutiny in 1859. The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the Indian Rebellion, was a major uprising against the British East India Company's rule in India. The rebellion began in Meerut in May 1857 and quickly spread to other parts of the country. The mutiny was eventually suppressed by the British forces, leading to the end of the Company's rule and the direct rule of the British Crown. On January 1, 1877, Queen Victoria issued the Royal Proclamation, declaring that she had taken upon herself the government of territories in India that were previously administered in trust for the Crown by the Honourable East India Company. This proclamation marked a significant shift in British rule in India, as the Queen now held the title of Empress and assumed direct sovereignty over the Indian subcontinent. In this photograph, Queen Victoria is seen surrounded by British officials, including her Viceroy, Lord Lytton, who stands to her right. The ceremony took place in the Red Fort, a historic fortress in Delhi that had served as the seat of Mughal power for centuries. The British had taken control of the fort during the Indian Mutiny and had made it their administrative headquarters. The photograph captures the grandeur and pomp of the British colonial rule in India, with Queen Victoria dressed in her regal attire and the officials in their formal uniforms. The scene is a testament to the British Empire's dominance in Asia during the late 19th century, and the beginning of a new era of direct British rule in India.
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