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COLONIALISM / LORD CURZON
Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram in the jungle with his bag of tigers. Date: 1903
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Colonialism Colonials Curzon Elephants Jungle Kedleston Maharaja Pith Tigers Turbans Wigram Rewa
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Lord Curzon of Kedleston: A Triumph of British Colonialism in India (1903) This evocative photograph captures Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, on a hunting expedition in the jungles of Central India with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram. Dressed in quintessential colonial attire, Curzon dons a pith helmet and holds a rifle, while the Maharaja, resplendent in his royal turban, carries a gun. Captain Wigram, a British army officer, stands beside them with a bag of tigers and an elephant in the background. The image epitomizes the British colonial mentality during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Curzon, an influential British politician, was a key figure in the British Raj, the colonial rule of India. He is known for his ambitious plans to expand the British Empire and improve infrastructure in India. The Maharaja of Rewa, a princely state under British protection, was a crucial ally in maintaining British control over the region. The hunting expedition was not just a leisurely pastime but also a symbol of power and dominance. The presence of the Maharaja and British officers underscores the hierarchical relationship between the colonizers and the colonized. The tigers and elephants in the background serve as a reminder of the vast natural resources that the British sought to exploit and control. The photograph captures the essence of the colonial era, with its blend of power, politics, and cultural exchange. It offers a glimpse into the complex relationship between the British and the Indian rulers, and the ways in which colonialism shaped the political landscape of India during this period.
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