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Delhi Durbar The State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, The Viceroy, Accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught

Bring on the elephants! The spectacular opening of the 1902-03 Durbar

Non-Fiction 1902 3 mins Silent

Overview

Bring on the elephants! The pomp and circumstance seen here kicked off the celebrations, marking Edward VII's accession as Emperor of India, known as the Delhi Durbar. The Vice-regal party, Indian Princes and troops all feature in this glimpse of the opening procession - photographed well so as to evoke the sheer scale of the spectacle.