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The Coming Durbar at Delhi, HMS "Renown, "which is to convey the Duke of Connaught to India (b / w photo)
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The Coming Durbar at Delhi, HMS "Renown, "which is to convey the Duke of Connaught to India (b / w photo)
1601048 The Coming Durbar at Delhi, HMS " Renown, " which is to convey the Duke of Connaught to India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coming Durbar at Delhi, HMS " Renown, " which is to convey the Duke of Connaught to India. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 September 1902.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22557858
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures the historic moment of "The Coming Durbar at Delhi" aboard HMS Renown, a ship that was tasked with conveying the Duke of Connaught to India. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this print is part of a private collection. The image showcases the grandeur and significance of the event as members of royalty, including His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, prepare to embark on their journey. The Duke's arrival in India symbolizes the close ties between Britain and its colonial territories during this era. Intriguingly framed against a backdrop of naval ships and armed forces personnel, this photograph provides a glimpse into both maritime and military aspects. It highlights not only the power projection capabilities of HMS Renown but also emphasizes India's importance within British imperial ambitions. Furthermore, it offers insight into Indian culture with references to Asian traditions through depictions of Indian soldiers present at the durbar. Their presence underscores how diverse cultures intersected within colonial contexts. Overall, this image serves as a historical document capturing an important moment in time when British imperialism was at its height. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as power dynamics, cultural exchange, and global interconnectedness during that period.
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