Lord Lansdowne and circle, India
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Lord Lansdowne and circle, India
Lord Lansdowne and circle, India. Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, (1845-1927, seated in chair, left), British politician and Irish peer. Seen here at the time he served as Viceroy and Governor-General of India (1888-1894). He previously served as Governor-General of Canada, and later became Foreign Secretary. Date: circa 1890s
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Circle Colonialism Fitzmaurice Foreign Governor Keith Lansdowne Marquess Peer Petty Secretary Turban Viceroy
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Lord Lansdowne and His Esteemed Circle in India: A Glimpse into the Late Victorian Era This evocative photograph captures Lord Lansdowne, the 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927), during his tenure as Viceroy and Governor-General of India, around the 1890s. Seated comfortably in an ornate chair, Lord Lansdowne exudes an air of authority and sophistication. The British politician and Irish peer had previously served as Governor-General of Canada and later became Foreign Secretary. The image is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the colonial era. Surrounding Lord Lansdowne is a circle of distinguished men and women, all dressed in the fashionable attire of the late Victorian period. Their attire, with the women wearing elegant gowns and the men in formal suits, highlights the cultural fusion that characterized the British Raj. The presence of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the circle underscores the multifaceted nature of colonial rule. The man on the far right, adorned with a turban, is likely a high-ranking Indian official or a member of the local nobility. This inclusion serves as a reminder that the British Raj was not solely a European endeavor but involved a complex interplay of power dynamics and cultural exchange. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual representation of the intricacies of colonial rule during the late Victorian era. It is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of Lord Lansdowne's role in shaping the political landscape of India and the broader British Empire.
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