A story of Empire, display and the possession of history through years of Early Raj The British ‘durbars' visual elements prominently reflected Delhi’s heritage, drawing inspiration from the grandeur ...

Delhi Durbar and Coronation starring King George V of the United Kingdom, Queen Mary has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 10 min, and a scheduled release date of . Wondering what this story is ...

A HUNDRED years ago Britain's King George V visited the jewel of his Empire, marking—it later became clear—the zenith of British colonial rule in India. The highlight of his trip, on December 12th ...

There are very few events today that compare with the mass spectacles of a hundred years ago -- the world fairs or royal assemblies that required massive organization and often raised mock cities to ...

While the Indian television audience quite dutifully watched Queen Elizabeth’s recent Diamond Jubilee celebrations, a 100 years ago European and Indian royalty descended in large numbers to witness ...

In an important contribution to a facet of Delhi’s rich history, DAG is hosting an exhibition drawn from its archives of the city’s resplendent durbars. Curated by noted historians Rana Safvi and ...

The decision by Britain to move its capital in India to Delhi was a rushed affair, which left the families of administrators fighting for space in pre-existing bungalows that were insufficient to ...

Delhi Durbars, crowns, tiaras, and of course, the much-discussed Kohinoor, the Indian connection shimmers through the pages of colonial history as the stage is all set for King Charles III's ...