Coronation Park, Delhi

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Coronation Park, Delhi is a historic ceremonial ground where British imperial events, including the 1911 Delhi Durbar, were held and where several colonial-era statues now stand.

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Coronation Park, Delhi canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ceremonial ground
historic site
public park
access open to the public
architecturalStyle ceremonial parade ground layout
associatedWith British Empire
Delhi Durbar
surface form: Delhi Durbar ceremonies

imperial pageantry in colonial India
country India
currentUse public park
site for local gatherings and events
eventLocationOf announcement of transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi
proclamation of King George V as Emperor of India
hasFeature ceremonial plinths
large open maidan
lawns and tree-lined avenues
statue enclosures
hasStatue statue of King George V
statue of Lord Hardinge
statue of other colonial-era British officials
heritageStatus historical monument complex (local significance)
historicalPeriod British India
surface form: British Raj
inception late 19th century
locatedIn Burari area
Delhi
National Capital Territory of Delhi
North Delhi
banks of the Yamuna floodplain
maintainedBy Delhi Development Authority
near Kingsway Camp area
North Campus, University of Delhi
surface form: University of Delhi (North Campus)
notableFor former location of the King George V statue from India Gate
site of the 1911 Delhi Durbar
statues of British monarchs and officials
symbol of British imperial rule in India
ownedBy Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
surface form: Government of Delhi
partOf Delhi
surface form: Delhi urban area
significantEvent Delhi Durbar
surface form: Delhi Durbar 1877

Delhi Durbar
surface form: Delhi Durbar 1903

Delhi Durbar
surface form: Delhi Durbar 1911
symbolizes colonial legacy in Delhi
tourismType heritage tourism site
usedFor imperial assemblies
public recreation
royal coronation proclamations
state ceremonies

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followed by Delhi Durbar of 1911 location Coronation Park, Delhi
subject surface form: Delhi Durbar of 1911