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31 de dez. de 2014 · Narrative of the visit to India of their majesties, King George V. and Queen Mary, and of the coronation durbar held at Delhi, 12th December, 1911 by Fortescue, John, Sir, 1859-1933
19 de jan. de 2022 · Little surprise that during his time in Bombay and Delhi, people would crowd around him on the streets seeking autographs. During his five-week visit to India, Dr King and his wife went on a trip to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) in Kerala and visited a high school on 22 February following a luncheon with Chief Minister E. M. S. Namboodiripad.
In October 1875, Albert Edward Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, embarked on an extensive tour of the Indian subcontinent. Here the Prince visited more than 21 towns and cities before returning to England in May 1876. British monarchs and members of the Royal Family undertook lengthy tours to strengthen ties with other ...
Gateway of India. The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911. Built in Indo-Saracenic style, the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911.
12 de jan. de 2024 · 12 January 2024. If you’re planning on spending 1 day in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) as a first-timer, then you have come to the right place! Often dubbed the “City of Dreams”, Mumbai is famous for being the place where Bollywood movies are made. This is one of India’s major cosmopolitan cities and there are plenty of things to do ...
16 de jul. de 2021 · And thus, His Royal Highness was greeted with hartals and empty streets. Across India, the message was clear – the Prince, as an ambassador of the British Crown, wasn’t welcome. The royal visit, aimed at improving relations between Britain and its Empire, was a major failure. It was a reminder that the era of the Raj was over.
In May 1661, as per the marriage alliance between Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza, the Portuguese king s daughter, Bombay was given to the English as dowry. In 1668, as per the Royal Charter, Bombay was given to the East India Company for 10 per year. Read to know more about this and other important events that took place on this day in History in this article.
