The Prince of Wales in India: palace built in two months by the Maharajah of Cashmere...1876. Creator: Unknown.

The Prince of Wales in India: palace built in two months by the Maharajah of Cashmere...1876. Creator: Unknown.

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The Prince of Wales in India: palace built in two months by the Maharajah of Cashmere for the Prince of Wales, at Jummoo [Jammu], 1876. The future King Edward VII is the guest of Ranbir Singh of Jammu and Kashmir. 'On the summit above Jummoo stands a huge building, only roofed a few hours before, which looked like a railway station. It was built expressly for the Prince's reception, carpeted and hung with shawls, pictures, and mirrors'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876.


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Creator
  1. Unknown:
People Related
  1. King Edward VII: British: King
  2. Ranbir Singh: Indian: Maharaja, ruler

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia India Jammu and Kashmir Jammu

  1. 31 14 29 N , 077 02 12 E

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4960x2867
File Size : 41,662kb


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  1. ILN_1876_Page_243_b.jpg
  1. 1876
  1. 0580086257
  1. 2-981-878
  1. 2981878

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