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Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c
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Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c
495563 Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1888-94 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquess of Lansdowne (seated second from left, front row) served as Viceroy of India from 1888-94. Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne KG GCSI GCMG GCIE PC (4 January 1845 - 3 June 1927); a British politician and Irish peer who served successively as the fifth Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. He held senior positions in both Liberal Party and Conservative Party governments. Shimla or Simla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh); English, out of copyright
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British Raj Civil Servants Friends Lansdowne Marchioness Marquess Simla Staff Viceregal Lodge Viceroy Of India
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This photograph captures Lord and Lady Lansdowne alongside their staff and friends at the majestic Viceregal Lodge in Shimla, India. Taken between 1888-94 by an English photographer, this print offers a glimpse into the opulent world of the British Raj. Seated second from left in the front row is the Marquess of Lansdowne himself, Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice. Serving as Viceroy of India during this time, he held significant political positions within both Liberal Party and Conservative Party governments. His distinguished career also included being Governor General of Canada, Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Surrounded by his entourage, Lord Lansdowne exudes authority while his elegant wife stands gracefully beside him. The group portrait showcases a mix of vicerine civil servants, British officials who played crucial roles in governing India under imperial rule. The Viceregal Lodge itself serves as a magnificent backdrop to this historic moment. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Shimla, it was once home to countless important decisions that shaped Indian history. This remarkable image not only captures a snapshot in time but also symbolizes the power dynamics and grandeur associated with colonial rule. It provides us with an intriguing insight into the lives led by those who governed over vast territories during one of history's most influential eras – an era that forever changed both India and Britain.
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