Description
This historical document chronicles the visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh to India, with particular focus on his landing and extended stay in Calcutta. Authored by Sambhu Chandra Mukhopadhyaya, the work serves as both a descriptive account and critical commentary on the royal visit and its reception across India.
The narrative captures the ceremonial aspects of the prince’s arrival, the hospitality extended during his time in Calcutta, and the broader implications of this high-profile royal visit during the colonial period. Mukhopadhyaya provides valuable insights into how the visit was perceived and received by Indian society, offering a unique perspective on Anglo-Indian relations and the significance of royal tours in shaping diplomatic and cultural exchanges.
This work stands as an important historical record of 19th-century India, documenting official ceremonies, public reception, and contemporary commentary on the prince’s farewell from the Indian subcontinent.
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