A Crown Bahadura Shah ZafarThe last emperor Mughal, has considerable historical value and is currently part of the royal collection in London, where he remains a solid symbol of the rich history of India. Karon The empire of the magals. This key point in the history of India has led to the dismantling of the Mughal dynasty, which has been ruled by the most part of India for centuries.
The fall of the Mughal empire occurred in 1857 after the British troops successfully defeated the emperor Bahadur Shah Zafarwho was a symbolic leader during the uprising. Zafar, who had nominal control over the territories of Mughal, was exiled to Burma (modern Myanmar) after the British forces stopped the uprising. As a result, Delhi has a significant auction that indicates the official end of the Mughal rules. In the auction, organized for the sale of the revered possessions of the emperor, he saw many valuable items, including the Crown of the Zafar, the precious gems and artifacts sold by the highest bidders. Among these bidders were the main Robert Taitler, a key figure in the siege of Delhi, who acquired the emperor’s crown and two throne chairs. These subjects, rich in symbolism, were part of the royal heritage of the emperor and were intended to preserve the heritage of the Mughal empire.
Major Robert Titler, participating in the hostilities surrounding the uprising, took with him these historical subjects when he returned to England in 1860. Upon returning, Tytler addressed jeweler Bond -Rate, which offered a considerable amount of 1000 pounds. However, instead of accepting the proposal, Taitler decided to present the queen and throne chairs to Queen Victoria, understanding the huge historical meaning of these relics.
The presentation of the Crown and Thrones of Queen Victoria was formally designed through communication with Sir Charles Rakh, the Secretary of State of India, who wrote Prince Albert, a part -time Queen Victoria, in which he described in detail the crown. He specified that this subject was not an ordinary crown, but rather a “rich locker”, which was decorated by the head of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. The crown was part of the emperor’s headdress, and the turban is wrapped around it. The crown made from the mixture of valuable materials had gold, ruby, diamonds, emeralds, turquoise, pearls and velvet. The description, presented by Sir Charles Rhud, showed that this unique headdress was not only a royal symbol, but also a sophisticated work of skill, which testifies to the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the Mughal empire.
Given the historical and cultural significance of the Crown, Prince Albert recognized the value of these subjects and asked for more detail. After receiving this information, the crown was sent to Windsor for Queen Victoria’s personal inspection. After the evaluation, both the crown and the two throne chairs were purchased by Queen Victoria and added to the royal collection where they remain to this day. These objects serve as sharp reminders of the end of the Mughal empire and the beginning of British colonial government in India.
Despite the historical value of the crown and chairs, the main title was not completely satisfied with the price he received. The agreed amount for both the crown and the throne chairs was £ 500 that TyTler considered too low for such historically significant subjects. TyTler hoped for a more profitable deal and waited for a favorable purpose after returning to India, which justified his efforts in the acquisition and presentation of these artifacts of the British royal family. However, these promises did not come true, leaving Taytler and his wife Harriet Taitler, disappointed with the result. In the Harriet Tytler memoir, she tells how her husband’s dissatisfaction went on for many years, because they both believed that the true value of the subjects was not reflected in the price paid by Queen Victoria.
Today, the Crown of Bahadur Shah Zafar, along with two throne chairs, remains an important part of the royal collection in London. These subjects are not only the cultural and artistic achievements of the Mughal empire, but also symbolize the end of the era in the history of India. The crown, in particular, serves as a sensitive connection with the once -large Mughal dynasty and its imperial heritage, as well as the transition to British colonial control in India. The relics continue to preserve historians, art lovers and visitors to the royal collection, which stand as a strong symbols of the past era that formed the history of the Indian subcontinent.
