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875:. 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.
954:
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540:
1092:
1054:
1111:, 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
318:
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
1088:" 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:
1168:; 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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335:, 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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1305:
347:, 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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1080:, 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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221:
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755:, 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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231:
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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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987:
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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.
2250:
1676:
241:
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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.
1071:, worn only by Knights Grand Commander, was made of light blue satin lined with white silk. On the left side was a representation of the star (see below).
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1295:, 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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344:
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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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264:
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1224:, Viceroy of India, in the robes of the Order of the Star of India (as Grand Master of the Order)
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340:
267:, 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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1945:
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383:
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486:
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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:
852:(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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2020:
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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
41:
Insignia of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI)
1239:, 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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2414:
2343:
2077:
2027:
1987:
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1107:, worn only by Knights Grand Commanders and Knights Commanders, included a
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972:
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857:
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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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505:
463:
328:
295:
272:
125:
1067:
331:, a public and signal testimony of Her regard, by the Institution of an
1277:
1206:
1085:
1033:, some rulers of particular prestige, for example the Maharajas of the
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808:
804:
674:
Maharaja Bahadur Sir JAIMANGAL Singh of Gidhaur Estate KCSI 24.05.1866.
409:
256:
in 1947. Following the death in 2009 of the last surviving knight, the
380:
investing an Indian Prince with The Star of India, 14th December, 1911
1959:
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1161:
1108:
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1001:
Rulers of other nations in Asia and the Middle East, including the
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904:
815:
377:
1973:
1354:
List of knights grand commander of the Order of the Star of India
1330:, wearing the insignia of a Knight Commander (KCSI) of the Order.
1022:
943:
939:
908:
1628:
920:
1053:
2482:
Royal West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal
1545:
Library, India Collection at the British (22 December 2017).
947:
884:
696:
680:
1091:
1026:
800:
399:
List of Knights Companion of the Order of the Star of India
263:
The motto of the order was "Heaven's Light Our Guide". The
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Sierra Leone Fire Brigades Medal, for Meritorious Service
1099:
At less important occasions, simpler insignia were used:
721:
The last appointments to the Order were made in the 1948
294:. It is the senior order of chivalry associated with the
992:
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India
988:
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
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wearing the Robes of the Order, by Alfred James Downey.
1160:
Knights Grand Commanders were also entitled to receive
2556:
Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Silver
1029:
were also appointed to the Order. Like some rulers of
647:
Sir Joginder Sen Bahadur KCSI, Maharaja of Mandi State
213:
in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:
1677:
Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom
1095:
Representation of the star of the order on the mantle
2672:
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air
2422:
Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold
2191:
King's Fire Service Medal, for Distinguished Service
1640:
Proclamation founding the Order of the Star of India
1254:
wearing the mantle of the Order for the occasion of
693:
Mir Osman Ali Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi - Asaf Jah VII
2640:Sierra Leone Police Medal, for Meritorious Service
1280:, wearing the Order. Paint on photograph, 1900-20.
984:Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
16:Dormant British order of chivalry established 1861
2489:King's African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal
740:The Order has never been formally abolished, and
2749:Orders, decorations, and medals of British India
2730:
1574:
1572:
836:(1909–1999), died on 3 September 1999 in London.
671:Maharaja Bir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana of Nepal
2591:Sierra Leone Fire Brigades Medal, for Gallantry
1583:. Great Britain: Boxtree Limited. p. 140.
559:, former Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
2598:Mauritius Police Medal for Meritorious Service
2184:King’s Police Medal, for Distinguished Service
1371:
1369:
1048:
477:, former Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
471:, former Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
1661:
1569:
2626:Indian Police Medal, for Meritorious Service
1127:
758:As the last Grand Master of the Orders, the
638:, KCB, Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
543:Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Order.
359:displayed the Star of the Order beneath the
29:The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
2233:Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
1366:
825:The last surviving Companion of the Order,
345:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
2563:Kaisar-i-Hind Medal (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
2265:King's Commendation for Bravery in the Air
1668:
1654:
1505:
431:, Bt, GCB, Member of the Viceroy's Council
2754:1861 establishments in the United Kingdom
968:, wearing the Order. Portrait circa 1880.
302:, and there is also, for women only, the
248:No appointments have been made since the
2744:Orders of chivalry of the United Kingdom
2584:Sierra Leone Police Medal, for Gallantry
2272:King's Commendation for Valuable Service
2092:King's Fire Service Medal, for Gallantry
1613:(Supplement). 1 January 1921. p. 5.
1603:
1487:
1469:
1451:
1433:
1375:
1311:Badge of a Knight Commander, circa 1900.
1148:of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order
1139:
1135:order of precedence in England and Wales
1090:
1052:
952:
844:
731:
538:
456:, Bt, GCB, Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab
371:
350:
1578:
1544:
1397:"Flag of the Governor General of India"
1342:Star of a Knight Commander, circa 1900.
850:Investiture of the Star of India, Delhi
300:Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
203:Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
2731:
2665:Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
1557:from the original on 22 September 2022
986:(KCIE) in 1892 and 1941 respectively,
613:, former Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab
1649:
1642:, london-gazette.co.uk, 25 June 1861.
1045:as a Knight Grand Commander in 1911.
814:The last surviving Knight Commander,
788:(1900–1979), was assassinated by the
656:
2605:Colonial Police Medal, for Gallantry
2390:Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)
781:The last Grand Master of the Order,
389:
304:Imperial Order of the Crown of India
856:, Maharaja of Bikaner, at the 1911
13:
2577:Ceylon Police Medal, for Gallantry
2570:Indian Police Medal, for Gallantry
2496:Indian Distinguished Service Medal
2447:Order of British India (2nd class)
2440:Order of British India (1st class)
2085:King's Police Medal, for Gallantry
1152:Knights Grand Commanders used the
923:, the Maharajas of Singrauli, the
807:(1912–1991), died 19 July 1991 in
14:
2770:
2454:Indian Order of Merit (3rd class)
2369:Indian Order of Merit (2nd class)
2330:Indian Order of Merit (1st class)
2226:Overseas Territories Police Medal
1621:
1526:from the original on 30 June 2023
1477:. 13 December 1864. p. 6545.
1459:. 13 November 1863. p. 5361.
462:, GCB, Commander-in-Chief of the
179:Order of St Michael and St George
1627:
1495:. 20 February 1866. p. 973.
1335:
1316:
1304:
1285:
1266:
1244:
1229:
1214:
1198:
1178:
797:Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
185:
53:
35:
2475:Title Badge (India) (3rd class)
2468:Title Badge (India) (2nd class)
2461:Title Badge (India) (1st class)
2258:King's Commendation for Bravery
2205:King's Volunteer Reserves Medal
1597:
1441:. 27 August 1861. p. 3501.
1222:Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin
994:(GCSI) for his services in the
976:Prabhu Narayan Singh of Benares
776:Queen Mary, consort of George V
707:Bhim Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana
599:Raghuraj Singh Ju Deo Bahadur,
513:, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir
191:Ribbon bar of the Star of India
2633:Ceylon Police Medal, for Merit
2198:King's Ambulance Service Medal
1538:
1506:Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005).
1499:
1481:
1463:
1445:
1427:
1389:
1191:18th King George's Own Lancers
998:in the 1921 New Year Honours.
840:
620:, Bt., GCB, Governor of Bombay
21:Star of India (disambiguation)
1:
1385:. 25 June 1861. p. 2622.
1359:
897:Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir
786:The Earl Mountbatten of Burma
684:Sir Khwaja Salimullah Bahadur
636:General Sir William Mansfield
567:British forces in Afghanistan
425:and Grand Master of the Order
367:
138:Knight Grand Commander (GCSI)
50:monarch of the United Kingdom
2549:Constabulary Medal (Ireland)
1551:The Friday Times - Naya Daur
880:Secretary of State for India
454:Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence
260:, the order became dormant.
7:
2503:Distinguished Service Medal
2383:Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
2376:Distinguished Conduct Medal
2110:Distinguished Service Cross
2053:Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
2046:Distinguished Service Order
1547:"Nawab of Bahawalpur, 1870"
1347:
1049:Vestments and accoutrements
820:Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur
563:Sir George Pollock, Bt. GCB
319:proclamation was issued by
10:
2775:
2759:Awards established in 1861
2739:Order of the Star of India
2517:Distinguished Flying Medal
2138:Royal Red Cross (class II)
2124:Distinguished Flying Cross
1634:Order of the Star of India
1297:Order of the Indian Empire
1171:
1137:for the exact positions.)
772:Shah Jahan Begum of Bhopal
753:Order of the Indian Empire
396:
309:
18:
2685:
2656:
2540:
2431:
2399:
2360:
2321:
2310:
2281:
2242:
2147:
2101:
2069:
2060:Royal Red Cross (class I)
2037:
2012:
2001:
1937:
1894:
1876:
1816:
1778:
1690:
1683:
1128:Precedence and privileges
760:Earl Mountbatten of Burma
632:, Maharajah of Travancore
504:, former Maharaja of the
423:Governor-General of India
184:
174:
164:
159:
151:
131:
121:
111:
97:
93:At the monarch's pleasure
89:
79:
71:
61:
46:
34:
28:
2710:Degradation (knighthood)
2619:Queen's Medal for Chiefs
2415:Edward Medal (2nd class)
2408:Albert Medal (2nd class)
2344:Edward Medal (1st class)
2337:Albert Medal (1st class)
1727:St Michael and St George
1405:National Maritime Museum
725:, some months after the
316:Indian Rebellion of 1857
314:Several years after the
106:Dormant order since 2009
102:Last appointment in 1947
84:Heaven's Light Our Guide
2703:British campaign medals
2251:Mentioned in Despatches
1409:Royal Museums Greenwich
1005:, the Maharajas of the
141:Knight Commander (KCSI)
2351:Empire Gallantry Medal
2219:Imperial Service Medal
2163:King's Gallantry Medal
1579:Vickers, Hugo (1994).
1252:The Maharaja of Cochin
1149:
1096:
1058:
969:
932:Maharaja of Travancore
860:
766:celebrations in 1977.
764:Queen's Silver Jubilee
737:
712:Sadeq Mohammad Khan IV
668:, Maharaja of Kolhapur
626:, Maharajah of Jodhpur
565:, former commander of
544:
522:Nawab Sikander Begum,
386:
364:
349:
298:; junior to it is the
218:Knight Grand Commander
2531:Burma Gallantry Medal
2170:Royal Victorian Medal
1946:Royal Victorian Chain
1910:Victoria & Albert
1741:Distinguished Service
1293:Sayajirao Gaekwad III
1143:
1094:
1056:
956:
848:
744:succeeded his mother
736:Insignia of the order
735:
611:Sir Robert Montgomery
596:, Rajah of Kapurthala
579:, Maharajah of Jaipur
542:
531:, Maharaja of Patiala
524:Nawab Begum of Bhopal
498:, Maharaja of Gwalior
384:William Barnes Wollen
375:
354:
325:
250:1948 New Year Honours
2177:British Empire Medal
1762:Companions of Honour
1636:at Wikimedia Commons
1324:Indian Civil Service
990:(GCIE) in 1898, and
783:Admiral of the Fleet
537:, Maharaja of Baroda
535:Khanderao II Gaekwad
483:, Maharaja of Indore
445:George Russell Clerk
284:Order of the Thistle
265:Star of India emblem
252:, shortly after the
19:For other uses, see
2156:Sea Gallantry Medal
1895:Royal family orders
1780:Royal family orders
1162:heraldic supporters
1057:Mantle of the Order
958:Tanjore Madhava Rao
907:, the Maharajas of
716:Nawab of Bahawalpur
643:Maharaja of Karauli
557:Viscount Combermere
481:Tukojirao Holkar II
460:Sir Hugh Henry Rose
410:The Prince of Wales
333:Order of knighthood
288:Order of St Patrick
280:Order of the Garter
1953:Hereditary peerage
1610:The London Gazette
1493:The London Gazette
1475:The London Gazette
1457:The London Gazette
1439:The London Gazette
1382:The London Gazette
1150:
1097:
1059:
1017:and the rulers of
970:
893:Maharaja of Mysore
861:
792:on 27 August 1979.
738:
727:Partition of India
657:Later appointments
618:Henry Bartle Frere
545:
511:Ranbir Singh Dogra
491:Nizam of Hyderabad
449:Governor of Bombay
439:Governor of Madras
405:The Prince Consort
387:
365:
254:Partition of India
152:Former grades
2726:
2725:
2681:
2680:
2306:
2305:
1997:
1996:
1933:
1932:
1812:
1811:
1632:Media related to
1519:978-81-87879-54-1
1256:King Edward VII's
1205:Portrait of King
1185:Portrait of King
865:British Sovereign
666:Shahu of Kolhapur
607:12 February 1866
590:10 December 1864
573:11 November 1863
519:, Nawab of Rampur
496:Jayajirao Scindia
390:Knights Companion
292:Order of the Bath
271:to represent the
269:a series of flags
258:Maharaja of Alwar
207:order of chivalry
197:
196:
169:Order of the Bath
66:Order of chivalry
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2526:
2519:
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2505:
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2484:
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2442:
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2385:
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2339:
2332:
2319:
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