Our King Emperor and Queen Empress Hold a Durbar in Delhi (1912)

Part of India on Film: 1899 – 1947
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“Their Imperial Majesties” King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.

The British Raj held three imperial Durbars - great ceremonial gatherings – in Delhi. The last was held on 12 December 1911 to mark the coronation of King George V and cost over £1 million.
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