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Shot Indian tiger carried on elephant, Nepal
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Shot Indian tiger carried on elephant, Nepal
An Indian tiger shot by the Maharajah of Nepal, carried on the back of a hunting elephant. This photograph was taken by Johnston & Hoffman of Calcutta. It was used to illustrate the type of big game encountered by King George V during his tiger hunt towards the end of his royal visit to India.
1911
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the grandeur and majesty of the British royal visit to India in 1911, as King George V engages in the traditional pastime of big game hunting. The Indian tiger, a proud and powerful symbol of the subcontinent's wild beauty, lies dead on the back of a hunting elephant, carried by the Maharajah of Nepal and his bearers. The Maharajah, an esteemed hunter in his own right, proudly displays the tiger's head as a trophy of the successful hunt. The scene is set against the backdrop of the dense Nepalese jungle, with its lush foliage and vibrant colors, providing a stark contrast to the stark reality of the hunt. The image was captured by the renowned photographers Johnston & Hoffman of Calcutta, who were known for their exceptional work documenting the exotic locales and wildlife of India. King George V's visit to India was a significant event in the history of the British Empire, marking the first time a reigning monarch had visited the subcontinent since the time of the Mughals. The royal hunt was a highlight of the visit, and this photograph serves as a testament to the grandeur and pageantry of the occasion. The image also underscores the complex relationship between the British and the native rulers of India, with the Maharajah of Nepal playing a pivotal role in the hunt and the display of the tiger's head as a symbol of his cooperation and alliance with the British monarch.
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