What was Grand Delhi Durbars & why they were organized ?
The meaning of Delhi Durbar is ,”Court of Delhi”, was a mass assembly at Coronation Park in Delhi, India, to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress of India. Also known as the Imperial Durbar.
How many times Grand Delhi Darbars/Durbars Held ?
It was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911. let’s discuss all of them one by one-:
Highlights Of Grand Delhi Durbar 1877
A Grand Darbar was organized at Delhi on January 1, 1877, in which Queen Victoria was proclaimed empress of India. Queen Victoria was proclaimed with title “Kaisar-i-Hind” at this Durbar.
The Empress of India Medal to commemorate the Proclamation of the Queen as Empress of India was struck and distributed to the honored guests. Ramanath Tagore was made a Maharaja by Lord Lytton, viceroy of India **famine was darkening over southern India at this time of period
Highlights Of Grand Delhi Durbar 1903
The durbar was held to celebrate the succession of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as Emperor and Empress of India. Lord Curzon was viceroy at that time Special medals known as Delhi Durbar Medals, were struck, firework displays, exhibitions and glamorous dances held.
Highlights Of Grand Delhi Durbar 1911
Durbar was held to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empressof India. The Congress passed a resolution condemning the pomp and show of this Durbar at the cost of the poor Indians.
In this Durbar, the King declared that Capital of India will be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi.
In the same Durbar it was also declared the Partition of Bengal is cancelled.
