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886:. When the order was established in 1861, there was only one class of Knights Companion, who bore the postnominals KSI. In 1866, however, it was expanded to three classes. Members of the first class were known as "Knights Grand Commander" (rather than the usual "Knights Grand Cross") so as not to offend the non-Christian Indians appointed to the Order. All those surviving members who had already been made Knights Companion of the Order were retroactively known as Knights Grand Commander.
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1122:, with twenty-six large rays alternating with twenty-six small rays; it was in gold and circular for Knights Grand Commanders, and in silver and eight-pointed for Knights Commanders. In the centre of the sunburst was a light blue ring bearing the motto of the Order. Within the ribbon was a five-pointed star, decorated with diamonds for Knights Grand Commanders.
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was worn by
Knights Grand Commanders on a white-edged light blue riband, or sash, passing from the right shoulder to the left hip, and by Knights Commanders and Companions from a white-edged light blue ribbon around the neck. It included an oval, containing the effigy of the Sovereign, surrounded by
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initials "GCSI", Knights
Commanders "KCSI" and Companions "CSI". Knights Grand Commanders and Knights Commanders prefixed "Sir" to their forenames. Wives of Knights Grand Commanders and Knights Commanders could prefix "Lady" to their surnames. Such forms were not used by peers and Indian princes,
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Women, save the princely rulers, were ineligible for appointment to the order. They were, unlike the habit of many other orders, admitted as "Knights", rather than as "Dames" or "Ladies". The first woman to be admitted to the order was Nawab
Sikandar Begum Sahiba, Nawab Begum of Bhopal; she was
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and the consolidation of Great
Britain's power as the governing authority in India, it was decided by the British Crown to create a new order of knighthood to honour Indian Princes and Chiefs, as well as British officers and administrators who served in India. On 25 June 1861, the following
1099:" designated by the Sovereign, members attending formal events wore the order's collar over their military uniform, formal day dress, or evening wear. When collars were worn (either on collar days or on formal occasions such as coronations), the badge was suspended from the collar.
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Members of all classes of the Order were assigned positions in the order of precedence. Wives of members of all classes also featured on the order of precedence, as did sons, daughters and daughters-in-law of
Knights Grand Commanders and Knights Commanders. (See
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for at least thirty years were eligible for appointment. Rulers of Indian
Princely States were also eligible for appointment. Some states were of such importance that their rulers were almost always appointed Knights Grand Commanders; such rulers included the
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1179:; the former is shown either outside or on top of the latter. Knights Commanders and Companions were permitted to display the circlet, but not the collar, surrounding their arms. The badge is depicted suspended from the collar or circlet.
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346:, whereby Her resolution to take upon Herself the Government of the Territories in India may be commemorated, and by which Her Majesty may be enabled to reward conspicuous merit and loyalty, has been graciously pleased, by
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Unlike the insignia of most other
British chivalric orders, the insignia of the Order of the Star of India did not incorporate crosses, as they were deemed unacceptable to the Indian Princes appointed to the Order.
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358:, to institute, erect, constitute, and create, an Order of Knighthood, to be known by, and have for ever hereafter, the name, style, and designation, of "The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India"
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1091:, also worn only by Knights Grand Commander, was made of gold. It was composed of alternating figures of lotuses, red and white roses and palm branches, with an imperial crown in the centre.
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17:
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766:, founded in 1877, was intended to be a less exclusive version of the Order of the Star of India; consequently, many more appointments were made to the latter than to the former.
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The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and
Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire
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as
Sovereign of the Orders when he acceded the throne in 2022. He remains Sovereign of the Order to this day. However, there are no living members of the Order.
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a light blue ring bearing the motto of the Order; the oval was suspended from a five-pointed star, which may be decorated with diamonds depending on class.
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1306:, Maharaja of Baroda, wearing the sash and star of a Knight Grand Commander (GCSI), along with the star of a Knight Grand Commander of the
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created a Knight
Companion at the Order's foundation in 1861. The order's statutes were specially amended to permit the admission of
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Additional appointments were made to the Order in the ranks of Grand Commander, Knight Commander, and Companion. These include
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On 24 May 1866, the Order was expanded to additional ranks. All surviving Knights Companion were elevated to Grand Commander.
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was also the last known individual to wear publicly the stars of a Knight Grand Commander of both Orders, during the
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There were only three female members of the Order: Nawab Sikander Begum of Bhopal; Nawab Sikander's daughter,
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was, and still is, Sovereign of the Order. The next most senior member was the Grand Master, a position held
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1235:, Viceroy of India, in the robes of the Order of the Star of India (as Grand Master of the Order)
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278:, the insignia of order and the informal emblem of British India, was also used as the basis of
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Former viceroys and other high officials, as well as those who served in the Department of the
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at Delhi by Christopher Clark, 1915. He wears the Order with the uniform of the
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Members of the Order wore elaborate costumes on important ceremonial occasions:
863:(detail), by George Jacomb-Hood. King George V is depicted awarding the GCSI to
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The Queen, being desirous of affording to the Princes, Chiefs and People of the
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except when the names of the former were written out in their fullest forms.
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The order was the fifth most senior British order of chivalry, following the
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Insignia of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI)
1250:, Viceroy of India, in the robes of the Order (as Grand Master of the Order)
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The last surviving Knight Grand Commander, Maharaja Sree Padmanabhadasa Sir
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1118:, worn only by Knights Grand Commanders and Knights Commanders, included a
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KCSI (1911–2009), Maharaja of Alwar, died on 15 February 2009 in New Delhi.
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12 additional Knights Companion were appointed over the next five years.
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19 persons were appointed Knights Companion at the creation of the Order:
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or the Sultans of Oman, were usually appointed Knights Grand Commanders.
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Maharaja Bahadur Sir Ravaneshwar Singh of Gidhaur Estate KCIE 25.05.1895.
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342:, a public and signal testimony of Her regard, by the Institution of an
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1044:, some rulers of particular prestige, for example the Maharajas of the
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Maharaja Bahadur Sir JAIMANGAL Singh of Gidhaur Estate KCSI 24.05.1866.
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in 1947. Following the death in 2009 of the last surviving knight, the
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investing an Indian Prince with The Star of India, 14th December, 1911
1970:
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Rulers of other nations in Asia and the Middle East, including the
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1984:
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List of knights grand commander of the Order of the Star of India
1341:, wearing the insignia of a Knight Commander (KCSI) of the Order.
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919:
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931:
1064:
2493:
Royal West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal
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Library, India Collection at the British (22 December 2017).
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895:
707:
691:
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1037:
811:
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List of Knights Companion of the Order of the Star of India
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The motto of the order was "Heaven's Light Our Guide". The
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Sierra Leone Fire Brigades Medal, for Meritorious Service
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At less important occasions, simpler insignia were used:
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The last appointments to the Order were made in the 1948
305:. It is the senior order of chivalry associated with the
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Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India
999:
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
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wearing the Robes of the Order, by Alfred James Downey.
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Knights Grand Commanders were also entitled to receive
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Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Silver
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were also appointed to the Order. Like some rulers of
658:
Sir Joginder Sen Bahadur KCSI, Maharaja of Mandi State
224:
in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:
1688:
Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom
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Representation of the star of the order on the mantle
2683:
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air
2433:
Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold
2202:
King's Fire Service Medal, for Distinguished Service
1651:
Proclamation founding the Order of the Star of India
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wearing the mantle of the Order for the occasion of
704:
Mir Osman Ali Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi - Asaf Jah VII
2651:Sierra Leone Police Medal, for Meritorious Service
1291:, wearing the Order. Paint on photograph, 1900-20.
995:Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
27:Dormant British order of chivalry established 1861
18:Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India
2500:King's African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal
751:The Order has never been formally abolished, and
2760:Orders, decorations, and medals of British India
2741:
1585:
1583:
847:(1909–1999), died on 3 September 1999 in London.
682:Maharaja Bir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana of Nepal
2602:Sierra Leone Fire Brigades Medal, for Gallantry
1594:. Great Britain: Boxtree Limited. p. 140.
570:, former Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
2609:Mauritius Police Medal for Meritorious Service
2195:King’s Police Medal, for Distinguished Service
1382:
1380:
1059:
488:, former Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
482:, former Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
1672:
1580:
2637:Indian Police Medal, for Meritorious Service
1138:
769:As the last Grand Master of the Orders, the
649:, KCB, Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
554:Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Order.
370:displayed the Star of the Order beneath the
40:The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
2244:Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
1377:
836:The last surviving Companion of the Order,
356:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
2574:Kaisar-i-Hind Medal (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
2276:King's Commendation for Bravery in the Air
1679:
1665:
1516:
442:, Bt, GCB, Member of the Viceroy's Council
2765:1861 establishments in the United Kingdom
979:, wearing the Order. Portrait circa 1880.
313:, and there is also, for women only, the
259:No appointments have been made since the
2755:Orders of chivalry of the United Kingdom
2595:Sierra Leone Police Medal, for Gallantry
2283:King's Commendation for Valuable Service
2103:King's Fire Service Medal, for Gallantry
1624:(Supplement). 1 January 1921. p. 5.
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1498:
1480:
1462:
1444:
1386:
1322:Badge of a Knight Commander, circa 1900.
1159:of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order
1150:
1146:order of precedence in England and Wales
1101:
1063:
963:
855:
742:
549:
467:, Bt, GCB, Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab
382:
361:
1589:
1555:
1408:"Flag of the Governor General of India"
1353:Star of a Knight Commander, circa 1900.
861:Investiture of the Star of India, Delhi
311:Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
214:Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
14:
2742:
2676:Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
1568:from the original on 22 September 2022
997:(KCIE) in 1892 and 1941 respectively,
624:, former Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab
1660:
1653:, london-gazette.co.uk, 25 June 1861.
1056:as a Knight Grand Commander in 1911.
825:The last surviving Knight Commander,
799:(1900–1979), was assassinated by the
667:
2616:Colonial Police Medal, for Gallantry
2401:Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)
792:The last Grand Master of the Order,
400:
315:Imperial Order of the Crown of India
867:, Maharaja of Bikaner, at the 1911
24:
2588:Ceylon Police Medal, for Gallantry
2581:Indian Police Medal, for Gallantry
2507:Indian Distinguished Service Medal
2458:Order of British India (2nd class)
2451:Order of British India (1st class)
2096:King's Police Medal, for Gallantry
1163:Knights Grand Commanders used the
934:, the Maharajas of Singrauli, the
818:(1912–1991), died 19 July 1991 in
25:
2781:
2465:Indian Order of Merit (3rd class)
2380:Indian Order of Merit (2nd class)
2341:Indian Order of Merit (1st class)
2237:Overseas Territories Police Medal
1632:
1537:from the original on 30 June 2023
1488:. 13 December 1864. p. 6545.
1470:. 13 November 1863. p. 5361.
473:, GCB, Commander-in-Chief of the
190:Order of St Michael and St George
1638:
1506:. 20 February 1866. p. 973.
1346:
1327:
1315:
1296:
1277:
1255:
1240:
1225:
1209:
1189:
808:Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
196:
64:
46:
2486:Title Badge (India) (3rd class)
2479:Title Badge (India) (2nd class)
2472:Title Badge (India) (1st class)
2269:King's Commendation for Bravery
2216:King's Volunteer Reserves Medal
1608:
1452:. 27 August 1861. p. 3501.
1233:Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin
1005:(GCSI) for his services in the
987:Prabhu Narayan Singh of Benares
787:Queen Mary, consort of George V
718:Bhim Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana
610:Raghuraj Singh Ju Deo Bahadur,
524:, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir
202:Ribbon bar of the Star of India
2644:Ceylon Police Medal, for Merit
2209:King's Ambulance Service Medal
1549:
1517:Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005).
1510:
1492:
1474:
1456:
1438:
1400:
1202:18th King George's Own Lancers
1009:in the 1921 New Year Honours.
851:
631:, Bt., GCB, Governor of Bombay
32:Star of India (disambiguation)
13:
1:
1396:. 25 June 1861. p. 2622.
1370:
908:Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir
797:The Earl Mountbatten of Burma
695:Sir Khwaja Salimullah Bahadur
647:General Sir William Mansfield
578:British forces in Afghanistan
436:and Grand Master of the Order
378:
149:Knight Grand Commander (GCSI)
61:monarch of the United Kingdom
2560:Constabulary Medal (Ireland)
1562:The Friday Times - Naya Daur
891:Secretary of State for India
465:Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence
271:, the order became dormant.
7:
2514:Distinguished Service Medal
2394:Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
2387:Distinguished Conduct Medal
2121:Distinguished Service Cross
2064:Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
2057:Distinguished Service Order
1558:"Nawab of Bahawalpur, 1870"
1358:
1060:Vestments and accoutrements
831:Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur
574:Sir George Pollock, Bt. GCB
330:proclamation was issued by
10:
2786:
2770:Awards established in 1861
2750:Order of the Star of India
2528:Distinguished Flying Medal
2149:Royal Red Cross (class II)
2135:Distinguished Flying Cross
1645:Order of the Star of India
1308:Order of the Indian Empire
1182:
1148:for the exact positions.)
783:Shah Jahan Begum of Bhopal
764:Order of the Indian Empire
407:
320:
29:
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2442:
2410:
2371:
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2292:
2253:
2158:
2112:
2080:
2071:Royal Red Cross (class I)
2048:
2023:
2012:
1948:
1905:
1887:
1827:
1789:
1701:
1694:
1139:Precedence and privileges
771:Earl Mountbatten of Burma
643:, Maharajah of Travancore
515:, former Maharaja of the
434:Governor-General of India
195:
185:
175:
170:
162:
142:
132:
122:
108:
104:At the monarch's pleasure
100:
90:
82:
72:
57:
45:
39:
2721:Degradation (knighthood)
2630:Queen's Medal for Chiefs
2426:Edward Medal (2nd class)
2419:Albert Medal (2nd class)
2355:Edward Medal (1st class)
2348:Albert Medal (1st class)
1738:St Michael and St George
1416:National Maritime Museum
736:, some months after the
327:Indian Rebellion of 1857
325:Several years after the
117:Dormant order since 2009
113:Last appointment in 1947
95:Heaven's Light Our Guide
2714:British campaign medals
2262:Mentioned in Despatches
1420:Royal Museums Greenwich
1016:, the Maharajas of the
152:Knight Commander (KCSI)
2362:Empire Gallantry Medal
2230:Imperial Service Medal
2174:King's Gallantry Medal
1590:Vickers, Hugo (1994).
1263:The Maharaja of Cochin
1160:
1107:
1069:
980:
943:Maharaja of Travancore
871:
777:celebrations in 1977.
775:Queen's Silver Jubilee
748:
723:Sadeq Mohammad Khan IV
679:, Maharaja of Kolhapur
637:, Maharajah of Jodhpur
576:, former commander of
555:
533:Nawab Sikander Begum,
397:
375:
360:
309:; junior to it is the
229:Knight Grand Commander
2542:Burma Gallantry Medal
2181:Royal Victorian Medal
1957:Royal Victorian Chain
1921:Victoria & Albert
1752:Distinguished Service
1304:Sayajirao Gaekwad III
1154:
1105:
1067:
967:
859:
755:succeeded his mother
747:Insignia of the order
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622:Sir Robert Montgomery
607:, Rajah of Kapurthala
590:, Maharajah of Jaipur
553:
542:, Maharaja of Patiala
535:Nawab Begum of Bhopal
509:, Maharaja of Gwalior
395:William Barnes Wollen
386:
365:
336:
261:1948 New Year Honours
2188:British Empire Medal
1773:Companions of Honour
1647:at Wikimedia Commons
1335:Indian Civil Service
1001:(GCIE) in 1898, and
794:Admiral of the Fleet
548:, Maharaja of Baroda
546:Khanderao II Gaekwad
494:, Maharaja of Indore
456:George Russell Clerk
295:Order of the Thistle
276:Star of India emblem
263:, shortly after the
30:For other uses, see
2167:Sea Gallantry Medal
1906:Royal family orders
1791:Royal family orders
1173:heraldic supporters
1068:Mantle of the Order
969:Tanjore Madhava Rao
918:, the Maharajas of
727:Nawab of Bahawalpur
654:Maharaja of Karauli
568:Viscount Combermere
492:Tukojirao Holkar II
471:Sir Hugh Henry Rose
421:The Prince of Wales
344:Order of knighthood
299:Order of St Patrick
291:Order of the Garter
1964:Hereditary peerage
1621:The London Gazette
1504:The London Gazette
1486:The London Gazette
1468:The London Gazette
1450:The London Gazette
1393:The London Gazette
1161:
1108:
1070:
1028:and the rulers of
981:
904:Maharaja of Mysore
872:
803:on 27 August 1979.
749:
738:Partition of India
668:Later appointments
629:Henry Bartle Frere
556:
522:Ranbir Singh Dogra
502:Nizam of Hyderabad
460:Governor of Bombay
450:Governor of Madras
416:The Prince Consort
398:
376:
265:Partition of India
163:Former grades
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2736:
2692:
2691:
2317:
2316:
2008:
2007:
1944:
1943:
1823:
1822:
1643:Media related to
1530:978-81-87879-54-1
1267:King Edward VII's
1216:Portrait of King
1196:Portrait of King
876:British Sovereign
677:Shahu of Kolhapur
618:12 February 1866
601:10 December 1864
584:11 November 1863
530:, Nawab of Rampur
507:Jayajirao Scindia
401:Knights Companion
303:Order of the Bath
282:to represent the
280:a series of flags
269:Maharaja of Alwar
218:order of chivalry
208:
207:
180:Order of the Bath
77:Order of chivalry
16:(Redirected from
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