![The Prince in India, and to India A Description of his Royal Highness-the Duke of Edinburgh's Landing and Stay at Calcutta, and a Commentary on his visit and reception in India [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/61469Rh8O2L.jpg)
Description
This comprehensive work by Sambhu Chandra Mukhopadhyaya documents the significant visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to India during the colonial period. The author provides a detailed description of the Prince’s landing at Calcutta and his subsequent stay in the region, offering valuable historical perspectives on the royal reception and ceremonies that accompanied this important state visit.
The book serves as both a historical record and contemporary commentary on the visit, capturing the political and social dimensions of royal patronage in India during this era. Through careful observation and detailed narrative, Mukhopadhyaya documents the interactions between the British royalty and Indian society, providing readers with insights into colonial-era protocols, public sentiment, and the cultural significance of such high-profile visits.
This work is essential for historians, students of colonial India, and those interested in understanding the dynamics of British-Indian relations during the 19th century.
![The Prince in India, and to India A Description of his Royal Highness-the Duke of Edinburgh's Landing and Stay at Calcutta, and a Commentary on his visit and reception in India [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/61469Rh8O2L-600x1087.jpg)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.