George V, General Haig and three Indian allies, WW1
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George V, General Haig and three Indian allies, WW1
Portraits of King George V, General Sir Douglas Haig and three Indian allies during the First World War -- Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh, the Maharajah of Patiala, and the Maharajah of Bikanir. Date: 1914
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Allied Allies Haig Horseback Maharajah Patiala Singh Turban Douglas Pertab
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This evocative photograph captures a historic moment during the early days of the First World War, as King George V of the United Kingdom poses with General Sir Douglas Haig and three esteemed Indian allies: Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh of Patiala and Maharajah of Bikanir. The scene unfolds in 1914, with the monarch and military leader dressed in their formal regalia, while the Indian rulers proudly wear their traditional turbans and ornate attire. King George V, the monarch from 1910 to 1936, is depicted in his full royal uniform, adorned with various insignia and orders. Haig, a prominent British Army commander during the war, is seen on horseback, dressed in his military uniform with his sword at his side. The two Maharajahs, Sir Pertab Singh of Patiala and Maharajah of Bikanir, were key allies to the British during the conflict. Their presence in this photograph underscores the complex and intricate relationships between the British colonial rulers and the Indian princes during this period. The image exudes an air of grandeur and historical significance, providing a glimpse into the wartime alliance between the British and Indian rulers during the Great War. The photograph is a testament to the rich and complex history between Britain and India, a relationship marked by both cooperation and colonialism.
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