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State entrance into Delhi
State entrance into Delhi. Horses laden with gifts entering the Delhi gates. Elephants guarding the gates are seen on either side. Troops line the road, in traditional outfits.. Delhi Durbar (meaning Court of Delhi') was an Indian imperial-style mass assembly organized by the British at Coronation Park, Delhi, India, to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress of India. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, it was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire. Date: circa 1911
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This evocative photograph captures the grand entrance of a royal procession into Delhi during the Imperial Durbar of 1911. The scene is filled with a sense of history and tradition as horses laden with precious gifts make their way through the magnificent gates of the Indian capital. Elephants, symbols of power and strength, stand guard on either side, adding to the regal atmosphere. Troops in their traditional uniforms line the road, adding to the spectacle of this imperial-style mass assembly. The Imperial Durbar, also known as the Court of Delhi, was a grand event organized by the British to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress of India. Held at Coronation Park in Delhi, India, the Durbar was a display of the might and grandeur of the British Empire at its peak. The event was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, and this photograph is believed to have been taken during the last Durbar in 1911. The horses and their riders bring with them an air of anticipation and excitement, as they carry gifts and tributes from various princely states and territories of India. The elephants, with their majestic presence, add to the grandeur of the occasion, while the troops in their traditional uniforms stand at attention, ready to welcome the new monarch. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of India, and offers a glimpse into the grandeur and splendor of the Imperial Durbar, an event that marked the height of the British Empire in India.
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