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Durbar Collection

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar Elephants

Delhi Durbar Elephants
State elephants of the Maharajah of Gwalior superbly decorated for the Delhi Durbar

Background imageDurbar Collection: George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V and Queen Mary sitting on their imperial thrones on the day following the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India

Background imageDurbar Collection: Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar

Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar, 1827.Watercolour with gouache on European paper by Ghulam Ali Khan (fl 1817-1855), 1827.Inscribed in Nastaliq script lower left

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes

Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes
The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes, assembled for the Coronation Durbar held in Delhi in December, 1911 to proclaim the new Emperor and Empress of India, King George V and Queen Mary. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: King George V hunting tigers in Nepal

King George V hunting tigers in Nepal
King George V, tiger shooting during his visit to India for the Durbar celebrations, the King went to Nepal for big game shooting

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911

The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Camel corps at Delhi Durbar, 1912

Camel corps at Delhi Durbar, 1912
An impressive incidient at the Delhi Durbar, 1912: His Highness the Nawab of Bahawalpur, the boy prince of India, leading his camel corps past the King-Emperor, who is returning his salute. Date: 1912

Background imageDurbar Collection: Coronation Delhi Durbar - Bahawalpur Camp Entrance

Coronation Delhi Durbar - Bahawalpur Camp Entrance. Temporary (!) Camp for His Highness The Nawab of the Gods Granted Kingdom of Bahawalpur

Background imageDurbar Collection: Sir Pratap Singh of Idar, Delhi Durbar, India

Sir Pratap Singh of Idar, Delhi Durbar, India

Background imageDurbar Collection: Prince Ranjit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Prince Ranjit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Background imageDurbar Collection: Prince Rajit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Prince Rajit Singh, Delhi Durbar, India

Background imageDurbar Collection: India Delhi Durbar early 1900s

India Delhi Durbar early 1900s

Background imageDurbar Collection: India - The Great Durbar hall - Palace of HH Maharaja

India - The Great Durbar hall - Palace of HH Maharaja of Gwalior early 1900s

Background imageDurbar Collection: India - HH Maharaja of Tagore in Durbar Costume early 1900s

India - HH Maharaja of Tagore in Durbar Costume early 1900s

Background imageDurbar Collection: Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina

Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow

Background imageDurbar Collection: Decorated screens

Decorated screens
A screen at the royal camp during the Delhi Durbar. The Manipuri peacock is see as the decoration on the left screen and the right shows 15 indigenous birds to India

Background imageDurbar Collection: 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

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Emperor of India with Lord Hardinge

The Emperor of India with Lord Hardinge descending from the platform on arrival at Delhi to inspect the guard of honour, December 7, 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Soldiers on parade, Delhi Durbar, India, 1903

Soldiers on parade, Delhi Durbar, India, 1903

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar (1903?) tented village

Delhi Durbar (1903?) tented village of dignitaries and princes

Background imageDurbar Collection: Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, November 1859

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, November 1859
Grand Durbar at Cawnpore after the Indian Mutiny, November 1859. 1859

Background imageDurbar Collection: Soldiers at Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Soldiers at Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Soldiers in a riverside scene at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Soldiers and procession, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Soldiers and procession, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Soldiers standing to attention and on horseback in procession at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Spectators at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Spectators at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Spectators on a grandstand at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: King Emperors Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

King Emperors Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The King Emperors Camp at the time of the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Assam Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Assam Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The Assam Camp at the time of the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The pavilion, for the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911, with King George V and Queen Mary surrounded by crowds of people. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: The opening days of the coronation ceremonies to mark the Emperor of India with Edward

The opening days of the coronation ceremonies to mark the Emperor of India with Edward VII not attending, instead sending his brother, the Duke of Connaught

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar, India, 1903

Delhi Durbar, India, 1903. Date: 1903

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: 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: Delhi Durbar 1911 The Brilliant Proclamation Scene, Matania

Delhi Durbar 1911 The Brilliant Proclamation Scene, Matania
Proclamation by the native herald during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 as recorded in person by the artist Fortunino Matania on 12 December 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Group photo, King George V and Queen Mary in India

Group photo, King George V and Queen Mary in India
Group photo, including King George V and Queen Mary with British and Indian dignitaries during their visit to India for the Coronation Durbar ceremony. Date: circa 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: King George V in Coronation Durbar robes and crown

King George V in Coronation Durbar robes and crown
King George V (1865-1936, reigned 1910-1936). Seen here in his Coronation Durbar robes and crown. Date: circa 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Bombay - Arrival of King George V and Queen Mary

Bombay - Arrival of King George V and Queen Mary
The arrival at Bombay (Mumbai) of King George V and Queen Mary for the Coronation Durbar (held in Delhi in December, 1911 to proclaim the new Emperor and Empress of India)

Background imageDurbar Collection: India - Two Rajput Chiefs in Durbar dress, Delhi

India - Two Rajput Chiefs in Durbar dress, Delhi
Black and white. Two bearded men wearing head wraps and decorated jackets/waistcoats, with white skirts underneath.. Part of India Box, Boswell collection. Slide no. 17 and 39. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDurbar Collection: Coronation Durbar, Delhi - King George and Queen Mary

Coronation Durbar, Delhi - King George and Queen Mary
King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) seated upon the dais, presenting themselves to their people, at Coronation Park, Delhi, India. Date: 12th December 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: George V and Mary, Coronation Delhi, Durbar, India

George V and Mary, Coronation Delhi, Durbar, India
King George V and Queen Mary for the Coronation Durbar, proclaiming the new Emperor and Empress of India. Receiving homage at the Delhi Durbar, a ruler cheif of Burma making his obseisance

Background imageDurbar Collection: King George Vs Indian Bodyguard

King George Vs Indian Bodyguard
The Indian Bodyguard of King George V during his visit to India for the Durbar. Seen here riding along the Avenue leading to the Kings camp. 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Viceroys House, New Delhi: The Durbar Hall

Viceroys House, New Delhi: The Durbar Hall
The Durbar Hall in the centre of the Viceroy of Indias house in New Delhi. A magnificent apartment with the floodlit dome supported on columns of jasper blocks

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar 1911

Delhi Durbar 1911
King George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911, held to celebrate the Kings accession. There had been Durbars before in 1877 and 1903 but these one was on a monumental scale

Background imageDurbar Collection: Asam Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Asam Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Asam Camp at the time of the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Maharaja Patiala Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Maharaja Patiala Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The Maharaja Patiala Camp at the time of the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Thrones in pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Thrones in pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Two thrones in a pavilion, where King George V and Queen Mary sat during the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Commander in Chiefs Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Commander in Chiefs Camp, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
The Commander in Chiefs Camp at the time of the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Gaddee Baithak Palace, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Gaddee Baithak Palace, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
Gaddi Baithak Palace (Gaddee Baithak), Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal - built in 1908 in the European style during the Rana period. Date: late 1950s

Background imageDurbar Collection: George Curzon / Menpes 02

George Curzon / Menpes 02
GEORGE NATHANIEL LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON As Viceroy of India, with the Duchess of Connaught on the way to the retainers show Date: 1859 - 1925

Background imageDurbar Collection: Durbar at Delhi / 1911

Durbar at Delhi / 1911
George V is acclaimed at a Durbar in Delhi. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar / 1902

Delhi Durbar / 1902
The Retainers Procession Date: 1902

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Durbar Room - Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight

The Durbar Room - Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
The Durbar Room - Osborne House, East Cowes, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageDurbar Collection: A page from The Illustrated London News, 28th November 1857

A page from The Illustrated London News, 28th November 1857
A page from The Illustrated London News, dated 28th November 1857, reporting on the history of the British empire in India

Background imageDurbar Collection: India - Durbar Hall in New Palace, Gwalior

India - Durbar Hall in New Palace, Gwalior
Black and white. Interior of a very ornate hall with two large chandeliers.. Part of India Box, Boswell collection. Slide no. 37 and 57. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDurbar Collection: King George V and Queen Mary in Calcutta, India

King George V and Queen Mary in Calcutta, India. Date: 1912

Background imageDurbar Collection: Indian Durbar - Delhi - Governor General Lord Hardinge

Indian Durbar - Delhi - Governor General Lord Hardinge
Indian Durbar - Delhi during the rule of Lord Hardinge of Penshurst (1858-1944), Governor General and Viceroy of India (1910-1916). Date: 1912

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Delhi Coronation Durbar - King Emperor at Kings Gate

The Delhi Coronation Durbar - King Emperor at Kings Gate
The Delhi Coronation Durbar on 12th December 1911 - The State entry of the King Emperor through the Kings Gate. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Coronation Durbar, Delhi - General View

Coronation Durbar, Delhi - General View including King George Vs Pavilion - 12th December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Delhi Durbar - King George V and Queen Mary

Delhi Durbar - King George V and Queen Mary
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people

Background imageDurbar Collection: The Coronation Durbar, Delhi

The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The Maharajah of Benares bows before The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: King George Vs Camp, India

King George Vs Camp, India
The camp prepared for King George V on his visit to Delhi, India, for the 1911 Durbar. The large marquee in the distance burnt down soon after this photo was taken. 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Fleet of Standard cars for King and Queen in India

Fleet of Standard cars for King and Queen in India

Background imageDurbar Collection: Republic of India declared, 1950

Republic of India declared, 1950
The new republic of India is born-president Doctor Rajendra Prasad, taking the oath at Government House in Delhi. The scene in the Durbar Hall resembled the installation of a Viceroy

Background imageDurbar Collection: King George Vs Pavilion

King George Vs Pavilion at the Amphitheatre for the Coronation Durbar in Delhi in 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Street vendor selling portraits of King George V during Delh

Street vendor selling portraits of King George V during Delh
A street vendor in Delhi doing a roaring trade selling portraits of King George V and Queen Mary during the Durbar period in December 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Lahore Durbar 1864

Lahore Durbar 1864
Durbar of Sir John Lawrence and 604 Indian Princes at Lahore. Sir John Lawrence was the Viceroy at this time Date: 18 October 1864

Background imageDurbar Collection: Durbar / Queen Victoria

Durbar / Queen Victoria
The Imperial Durbar at Delhi for the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India Date: 1 January 1877

Background imageDurbar Collection: Crown of India

Crown of India
CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Imperial Crown of India, made in 1911 for the great Durbar at Delhi in 1912 Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: 1911 Coronation Durbar

1911 Coronation Durbar
Durbar in Delhi to mark the coronation of King George V Date: 1911

Background imageDurbar Collection: Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Prince Ranjit Singhi in his Silver Carriage during the Coronation Durbar at Delhi, India

Background imageDurbar Collection: Indian street vendor with pictures of George V and Mary

Indian street vendor with pictures of George V and Mary
An Indian street vendor in Delhi with pictures of King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their visit to India and Nepal for the Coronation Durbar

Background imageDurbar Collection: George V, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

George V, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V reading the proclamation to a large crowd at his Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India

Background imageDurbar Collection: George V and Mary boarding HMS Medina, Portsmouth

George V and Mary boarding HMS Medina, Portsmouth
King George V and Queen Mary boarding HMS Medina at Portsmouth, on their way to the Coronation Durbar in India. The Medina was a P&O liner which was put on duty as a royal yacht

Background imageDurbar Collection: George V laying foundation stone, Delhi, India

George V laying foundation stone, Delhi, India
King George V in Coronation Park laying the foundation stone of the new city of Delhi during his visit to India for the Coronation Durbar

Background imageDurbar Collection: Royal visit to Egypt on HMS Medina

Royal visit to Egypt on HMS Medina
The HMS Medina at Port Said, Egypt, with King George V and Queen Mary on board, ready to receive the Khedive. The royal couple had already visited India and Nepal in 1911 for the Coronation Durbar

Background imageDurbar Collection: George Vs Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

George Vs Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
General view of the coronation of King George V at the Durbar in Delhi, India

Background imageDurbar Collection: Indian cavalry rehearsing for royal visit, Bombay

Indian cavalry rehearsing for royal visit, Bombay
Indian cavalry rehearsing at the Apollo Bandar in Bombay, in preparation for the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Coronation Durbar

Background imageDurbar Collection: Nepal / Patan / King Statue

Nepal / Patan / King Statue
Patan: statue of King Yoganarendra Malla in Durbar Square

Background imageDurbar Collection: Durbar for Edward VII

Durbar for Edward VII
Durbar to celebrate the accession of Edward VII



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