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Background imageDurbar Collection: Elephants, Delhi Durbar, India 1903

Elephants, Delhi Durbar, India 1903. Date: 1903

Background imageDurbar Collection: DELHI DURBAR / 1902

DELHI DURBAR / 1902
Delhi Durbar. The state entry seen from the Jumma Masjid. Date: 1902

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer
The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877. The ceremony was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Viceroys Camp at the Imperial Assemblage, January 1877, (1901)

The Viceroys Camp at the Imperial Assemblage, January 1877, (1901). The Durbar of 1877, held at Calcutta, (modern-day Kolkata)

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar - Camel Corps Marching Past Emperor George V

Delhi Durbar - Camel Corps Marching Past Emperor George V
Delhi Durbar - Camel Corps Marching Past the King Emperor George V. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Durbar of Lord Auckland, c1836-1842, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Durbar of Lord Auckland, c1836-1842, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Durbar of Lord Auckland, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Slipper-maker, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Slipper-maker, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Slipper-maker, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageDurbar Collection: A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: An Elephant of Central India, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

An Elephant of Central India, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Elephant of Central India, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Baluch Chiefs on Durbar Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Baluch Chiefs on Durbar Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Baluch Chiefs on Durbar Day, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: From Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

From Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
From Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageDurbar Collection: Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Spear-bearer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Spear-bearer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Spear-bearer from Jind, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Some Native Vehicles, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Some Native Vehicles, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Some Native Vehicles, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Standard-bearer, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Standard-bearer, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Standard-bearer, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Veterans of the Mutiny on the Great Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Veterans of the Mutiny on the Great Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Veterans of the Mutiny on the Great Day, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Paithan Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Paithan Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Paithan Horseman, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Jaipur Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Jaipur Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Jaipur Horseman, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Retainer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Retainer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Native Bullock-cart from Bikanir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: State Entry, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

State Entry, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
State Entry, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageDurbar Collection: Camelry from Alwar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Camelry from Alwar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Camelry from Alwar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Standard-bearer of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Standard-bearer of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Standard-bearer of Cutch, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Shan Chief and his Wife, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Shan Chief and his Wife, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Shan Chief and his Wife, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Hawksman of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Hawksman of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Hawksman of Rajgarh, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Background imageDurbar Collection: Chiefs of the Shan State, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Chiefs of the Shan State, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Chiefs of the Shan State, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Watching the Pageant, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Watching the Pageant, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Watching the Pageant, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: An Elephant from Jaipur, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

An Elephant from Jaipur, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Elephant from Jaipur, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Spear-bearers from Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Spear-bearers from Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Spear-bearers from Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Maharaja of Nabha, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

The Maharaja of Nabha, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Maharaja of Nabha, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Two Baluch Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Two Baluch Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Two Baluch Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Typical Baluch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Typical Baluch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Typical Baluch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Horse from Jodhpur, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Horse from Jodhpur, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Horse from Jodhpur, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Curzon in his Study at Delhi, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: From the Hills, Baluchistan, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

From the Hills, Baluchistan, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
From the Hills, Baluchistan, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Hindoo Hill-shepherd of Kashmir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Hindoo Hill-shepherd of Kashmir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Hindoo Hill-shepherd of Kashmir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Kashmiri Pundat, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Kashmiri Pundat, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Kashmiri Pundat, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bodyguard of His Highness Dogra Sowar Kashmir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: On Durbar Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

On Durbar Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
On Durbar Day, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageDurbar Collection: Scene outside the Railway Station during the Delhi Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Scene outside the Railway Station during the Delhi Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Scene outside the Railway Station during the Delhi Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Distinguished Native Regiment, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Distinguished Native Regiment, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Distinguished Native Regiment, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: A Street Scene, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A Street Scene, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Street Scene, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageDurbar Collection: Lord Kitchener, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Lord Kitchener, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Kitchener, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Background imageDurbar Collection: An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911




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"Durbar: A Spectacle of Royalty, Tradition, and Power" Step into the grandeur of Durbar, a cultural extravaganza that has captivated hearts for centuries. From the majestic Delhi Durbar Elephants parading through the streets to the awe-inspiring presence of King George V and Mary at the Coronation Durbar in Delhi, India, this event is steeped in history. One cannot forget Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar with pride and honor. Even King George V's adventurous spirit shines through as he hunts tigers in Nepal during his visit. The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes stands tall at the Delhi Durbar, symbolizing their loyalty to their rulers. Traveling across continents, we witness the vibrant celebrations at Kano, Nigeria's Africa during the lively Durbar festival. The Camel corps adds an exotic touch to the 1912 Delhi Durbar while Native Princes arrive in camp for an Imperial Assemblage in 1877. Every corner exudes opulence; even Bahawalpur Camp Entrance showcases regality during Coronation Delhi Durbar. In 1902's edition of this magnificent gathering, Sir Pratap Singh of Idar graces us with his presence. Durbar is not just an event; it is a testament to heritage and tradition that unites people from diverse backgrounds under one roof. It serves as a reminder of our shared past and paves way for future generations to cherish these moments forever. So come forth and immerse yourself in this captivating world where kings reign supreme and culture thrives – welcome to "Durbar.