Imperial Procession At The Delhi Durbar, 1903 Photo
A 1903 photo of the imperial procession at the 1903 Delhi Durbar or Imperial Durbar. The ceremony was in honour of King Edward VII’s succession to the English throne after the death of Queen Victoria in 1902. The flamboyant Viceroy Lord Curzon, organized the Imperial Durbar meticulously to the last detail. But was greatly disappointed when King Edward could not make it.
The king instead, deputed his younger brother, Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, to officiate in his place. The notation on the back reads- “India Delhi native prince passing through the streets of Delhi in connection with a state parade. Photograph made near the Jama Masjid Mosque on the right….” A partly visible Jama Masjid can be seen on the right.
Read more Photos: Scenes from the Delhi Durbars, the most lavish spectacles of the British empire. See post Grand Procession Delhi Durbar 1903 – Old Photograph.
Did you know- there were three Delhi Durbars, Queen Victoria (c1877), King Edward VII (c1903) & King George V (c1911). Out of the three, only George V could attend.
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