Delhi Durbar The State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, The Viceroy, Accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught

Bring on the elephants! The spectacular opening of the 1902-03 Durbar

Bring on the elephants! The pomp and circumstance seen here kicked off the celebrations, marking Edward VII's accession as Emperor of India, known as the Delhi Durbar. The Vice-regal party, Indian Princes and troops all feature in this glimpse of the opening procession - photographed well so as to evoke the sheer scale of the spectacle.