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Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India, 1877: The Imperial Durbar at Delhi
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Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India, 1877: The Imperial Durbar at Delhi
Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India, 1877: The Imperial Durbar at Delhi, New Years Day, (1901). The ceremony, at Coronation Park, Delhi, India, was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton, British officers and colonial officials, and by numerous maharajas and princes. The Queen herself was not present. From " The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]
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Queen Victoria Proclaimed Empress of India, 1877 - The Imperial Durbar at Delhi
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. This print captures a momentous event in history - the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India. Taken on New Year's Day in 1901, this image showcases the grandeur and splendor of the ceremony held at Coronation Park in Delhi, India. The scene is filled with dignitaries from both British and Indian backgrounds. The Viceroy of India, Lord Lytton, stands prominently among British officers and colonial officials. Surrounding them are numerous maharajas and princes adorned in their regal attire, representing the diverse tapestry of Indian royalty. Although absent from this photograph, Queen Victoria's influence looms large over the gathering. Her proclamation as Empress solidified Britain's imperial control over India during the height of its power. The composition highlights not only the pomp and pageantry but also emphasizes the vastness of her dominion. A sea of people fills every corner; their presence symbolizing both reverence for their monarch and a nation united under her rule. This remarkable image serves as a testament to an era defined by imperialism and colonialism while offering us a glimpse into one woman's extraordinary reign that shaped nations. It reminds us that even though she may be absent physically, Queen Victoria's legacy lives on through events like these - forever etched in history books and preserved within these precious photographic prints.
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