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Coronation Durbar at Delhi (1903)
 

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View over heads of specators of review of troops including Indian lancers. Viceregal escort of infantry, Indian cavalry and Indian army pipe bands, with landaus conveying the Viceroy's party, including Prince Arthur of Connaught, Louisa, Duchess of Connaught, Lord Curzon, and Countess Curzon. The entourage pass along a roadway lined with British troops in what seems to be open countryside Two European women mounted on caparisoned elephant; their Indian attendants sit behind them. A large group of Indians stand behind. They are joined by another elephant.