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Telegraph from Maharaja Bikaner to Major Crawford
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Telegraph from Maharaja Bikaner to Major Crawford
Telegraph sent from Maharaja Bikaner to Major Crawford of the British 125th Rifles, stationed at Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra, India, congratulating him on the birth of his son - 19th July 1904. General Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, GBE, KCB, GCStJ, was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Bikaner from 1888 to 1943 (see: 10244200). Date: 1904
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This historic photograph captures a significant moment in the annals of British Raj in India, as depicted in a telegraph message sent by Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh of Bikaner to Major Crawford of the British 125th Rifles, stationed at Ahmednagar, on July 19, 1904. The Maharaja, an esteemed ruler of the princely state of Bikaner from 1888 to 1943, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Major Crawford on the birth of his son. The telegraph, a vital means of communication during the colonial era, bridged the physical distance between the Maharaja and the British officer, allowing for the exchange of news and well-wishes. The telegraph message bears testament to the complex web of relationships that existed between the British Raj and the Indian princely states during this period. With his numerous titles, including GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, GBE, KCB, and GCStJ, Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh was a prominent figure in the Indian subcontinent, and his communication with Major Crawford highlights the interconnectedness of the British colonial administration and the Indian princely states. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the British Raj in India and the role of communication in shaping the relationships between the colonial power and its subjects.
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