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Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
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Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911
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Attention Ceremony Colonialism Coronation Delhi Durbar Parade Pith Power Ruler Rulers December
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and spectacle of the Coronation Durbar held in Delhi, India, in December 1911. The Durbar, a ceremonial assembly of the ruling elite, was held to mark the formal coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India. The scene unfolds before us as a sea of crowds, a vibrant mosaic of people from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, eagerly gather to witness the historic event. The British Raj, the colonial rule of India by the British Empire, was at its zenith during this period. The imperial power was on full display as the military, with soldiers standing rigidly at attention, paraded through the streets of Delhi. The Pith Helmets, a symbol of British authority, adorn the heads of many in the crowd, underscoring the political dominance of the British. King George V and Queen Mary, dressed in their regal attire, make their appearance on the balcony of the Red Fort, the historic fortress in Delhi, to the thunderous applause of the crowd. The scene is a testament to the complex and intricate web of power dynamics that characterized the colonial era, with the rulers and the ruled coming together in a display of unity and submission. The Coronation Durbar was a significant event in the annals of British imperial history, and this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of the occasion. It stands as a poignant reminder of the colonial past and the profound impact it had on the people and the land of India.
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