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Dr Khalid Sheldrake, the son of an English pickle manufacturer, whose wife lives at Forest Hill
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Dr Khalid Sheldrake, the son of an English pickle manufacturer, whose wife lives at Forest Hill
Dr Khalid Sheldrake, the son of an English pickle manufacturer, whose wife lives at Forest Hill, London, has been elected to the throne of the Chinese province of Sinkiang. Dr Sheldrake who now becomes the ruler of a State with many millions of people, has renamed the province Islamestan. The chiefs of the country begged him to take the throne while he was on a missionary visit to the territory, which is on the borders of Russia, Afghanistan and India. Dr Sheldrake intends to modernise his realms by the introduction of British methods and machinery. Mrs Sheldrake who now becomes a Queen will travel to Islamestan with her two sons for the coronation.
Photo shows : Dr Khalid Sheldrake.
12 March 1934
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Dr Khalid Sheldrake - From Pickles to Royalty in Islamestan
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. In this photo print, we catch a glimpse of Dr Khalid Sheldrake, an extraordinary man whose life has taken an unexpected turn. Born into the family business of English pickle manufacturing, little did he know that his destiny would lead him to become the ruler of China's Sinkiang province. With his wife residing in Forest Hill, London, Dr Sheldrake's journey began during a missionary visit to this vast territory nestled between Russia, Afghanistan, and India. The chiefs of Sinkiang were so impressed by his character and vision that they pleaded with him to ascend the throne. And now he stands before us as King Khalid I of Islamestan. Determined to bring progress and modernity to his newfound realm, Dr Sheldrake plans on introducing British methods and machinery. His coronation will be attended by none other than Mrs Sheldrake herself—a Queen ready to embark on this remarkable adventure alongside her two sons. As we gaze upon this portrait captured on 12th March 1934, we see a man exuding confidence with his fez perched atop his head and distinguished mustache framing his face. Dr Khalid Sheldrake represents not only royalty but also embodies the fusion of cultures—East meets West—in a land where tradition intertwines with progress. This photograph serves as a testament to the unpredictable nature of life's twists
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