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George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
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George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V and Queen Mary sitting on their imperial thrones on the day following the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India. They are attended by several young Indian princes, and are showing themselves to a large crowd of Indian subjects outside the Red Fort
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of imperial grandeur and cultural exchange during the Coronation Durbar of King George V and Queen Mary in Delhi, India, in December 1911. The image shows the newly crowned monarchs seated on their imperial thrones, adorned in their regal robes and ermine-trimmed mantles, outside the historic Red Fort. The young and vibrant Queen Mary, wearing a magnificent diamond crown, gazes out at the vast crowd of Indian subjects with a warm and gracious expression. Surrounding the royal couple are several young Indian princes, dressed in their traditional attire and turbans, who have come to pay their respects and pledge their allegiance to the British monarch. The scene is one of power and pageantry, as the British rulers assert their dominion over the Indian subcontinent. The Coronation Durbar was a grand ceremonial event, held to mark the formal investiture of King George V and Queen Mary as the Emperors of India. The event was attended by thousands of Indian notables, military personnel, and commoners, who came to witness the spectacle and catch a glimpse of their imperial rulers. This photograph is a testament to the historical significance of the British colonial era in India and the complex relationships between the colonial rulers and the ruled. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era of imperial power, grandeur, and cultural exchange, and serves as a reminder of the rich and complex history of India and its relationship with the British Empire.
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