Key Points
Along with two other important British Durbars held in Delhi, it gives the viewer a peek into the power equations at the time...
The first Durbar, held in 1877, declared Queen Victoria as the Empress of India, the second in 1903 marked King Edward VIIs succession, and the third in 1911 proclaimed King George V and Queen Mary as the Emperor and Empress of India...
The context of Durbars, which served as the intersection of political and theatrical drama, significantly influenced Indians and contributed to the enhanced popularity of colonial rulers, according to Safvi...
According to Liddle, the narrative of the Coronation Durbars predominantly revolves around the central role of Delhi in the history of Indian empires..
According to Safvi, the Begums of Bhopal who attended the Durbars were notably pro-British, displaying no dichotomy in their allegiance..
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