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The Durbar of 1902

Never was there grander display of Oriental pomp and dazzling splendour than at the durbar in honour of King Edward, as Emperor of India, in 1902. Gorgeous fêtes, ceremonies, and processions lent magnificence to the celebration, and India rivalled England in doing homage to the new sovereign.