They wanted to meet the Emperor but as equals. They were expected to bow three times before their Imperial Majesties and walk back to their places in reverse. Secondly, the planners of the Darbar had some idea long before the Ceremony that few Ruling Chiefs were not in favour of bowing before the Emperor for the Homage Ceremony.
The Artisans Gallery was another interesting section where artisans were provided with some space and the guests could see them work. Some of the extraordinary exhibits were the famous Baroda pearl carpet of Maharaja of Baroda and some illustrated manuscripts of Maharaja of Alwar. The loan gallery housed exhibits given as loan by the native rulers and other nobles. Saracenic in character with fresco and title work, the building had four sections: These exhibits were brought to Delhi by rail carried at reduced rates.Ī building was erected at Qudsea Bagh which was dismantled after the exhibition was over. The exhibitors were supplied with labels, tickets and invoice forms that had to be sent along with the goods.
The Proclamation was read out in English and in Urdu at the Assemblage and this was followed by a salute of 101 salvos of artillery.
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