Viceroy’s Camp At The Delhi Durbar, Old Photo 1877
Old 1877 photograph of the Viceroy’s Camp at the Delhi Durbar of 1877. Variously known as the Imperial Assemblage, Delhi Durbar, Proclamation Durbar, etc. The view is that of the Viceroy’s Camp. Mounted soldiers are shown at the camp. The officers are supposedly busy in preparation. At the back are the tents apparently for their lodging.
Wheeled cannons with cannon balls are noticeable in the photo. The cannons are probably for the ceremonial gun salute. Lord Lytton the Viceroy Of India organized this first of the durbars. Proclaiming Queen Victoria’s additional title of “Empress of India”. The Delhi Durbars were grand ceremonies not seen since the Moghul times.
There were three Delhi Durbars in 1877, 1903, and 1911 in the British colonial period. The 1903 Durbar is believed to be the grandest of them. Organized by Lord Curzon to the smallest detail. Although amidst all the extravagance, India faced famine from 1876 to 1878. This is a rare photo from the Imperial Assemblage of 1877. Click on the photo for better view.
See post Grand Procession Delhi Durbar 1903 – Old Photo.
Did you know- Curzon took an active interest in military matters. In 1901, he founded the Imperial Cadet Corps or ICC. Better known as the NCC or National Cadet Corps today.
From the collection- Raja Ravi Varma’s Portrait Photo – Old Postcard 1904., Writer’s Building Calcutta – Old Postcard 1900., King George Lays Foundation Stone Mumbai – Old Print 1905., Mumbai Railway Suburban Services – Old Print 1955
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