When was the Delhi Durbar held?

The Delhi Durbars were held in 1877, 1903, and 1911 to mark the accession of the British monarch to the title of Empress or Emperor of India.

Who organised the Delhi Durbar in 1903?

The 1903 Delhi Durbar was organised by the viceroy, Lord Curzon who also represented King Edward VII.

What happened in the Delhi Durbar in 1911?

The Delhi Durbar of 1911 was a success, but there was a minor controversy when the Gaikwar of Baroda only bowed once to the emperor, George V, instead of the usual three times.

Delhi Durbar

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Definition

The Delhi Durbar was a spectacular public event held in India to commemorate the accession of a new British monarch to the title Empress or Emperor of India. Three Delhi Durbars were held: 1877, 1903, and 1911. The event involved military processions, elephants, and magnificent carriages, as well as a host of rulers of the Indian princely states paying homage to the British Crown in recognition of its sovereignty over large parts of the subcontinent.

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Timeline

1877
At the Delhi durbar rulers of the Indian princely states pay homage to Queen Victoria, Empress of India.
1903
Rulers of the Indian princely states pay homage to King Edward VII at the Delhi durbar.
1911
Rulers of the Indian princely states pay homage to King George V at the Delhi durbar.