Durbars
The British devised grand Assemblages in 1903 and 1911 called the Durbars.
Nizam VI leading the procession of Indian rulers at the Delhi Durbar of 1903.
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It consisted of procession of elephants bearing the 63 ruling princes in India to pay homage to the British Monarch.
Double elephant carriage of a Rajput Maharaja at Delhi Durbar, 1903.
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A vast Durbar Camp was established with lavish tents reflecting the life styles of the Maharajas.
Royal Pavillion of the Durbar, 1903.
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The elephant procession starting with the VI Nizam of Hyderabad was followed by each of the Princes of India.
King George V and Queen Mary on an elephant during the Durbar of 1911.
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In 1911 a Durbar was again held in Delhi where the capital of India was formally transferred from Calcutta to Delhi.
Delhi Durbar, 1903.
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