Multiple choice

Who organised the Grand ‘Delhi Durbar’ to decorate Queen Victoria with the title of ‘Kaiser-i-Hind’?

  1. Lord Northbrook

  2. Lord Lytton

  3. Lord Lawrence

  4. Lord Mayo

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Lytton (1876-1880) organized the Grand Delhi Durbar in 1877 to proclaim Queen Victoria as 'Kaiser-i-Hind' (Empress of India). This elaborate ceremony was held despite the famine raging in India at the time, showing colonial priorities.