Thursday, January 17, 2013

postheadericon The Afghan Ameer at Agra: from the archive, 15 January 1907


king of Afghanistan is impressed by the car during a state visit to India

Agra on Monday.

Emir yesterday was the first engine turn with Lord Kitchener and Captain Jenkins of the Royal Artillery, who served as a driver. He went to high 24 horses Orleans car. He seemed particularly impressed by the absence of noise, and I was delighted with his experience, asking that the vehicle must be driven at full speed on the way back.

spent about four hours in the fort, and withdrew to pray twice. He was very interested in his visit and sent officials to copy all entries while he took a series of photos with the camera that gave Queen Victoria. He also visited the Taj Mahal.

Night Ameer dined with Lord Kitchener, who, in proposing his health, he referred to him as "the leader of a martial race." Emir, in reply, said that the king was the head of the forces of civilians and military in his country, but he felt that he was first and foremost a soldier, martial sense was applauded loudly. has enjoyed the dinner, which was quite informal.

This morning in the car motored Ameer Orleans to attend the maneuvers with the cavalry and artillery, which were specially arranged upon request. He arrived in the area of ??aid, like all members of his staff, a khaki uniform. He mounted his horse and accompanied by Lord Kitchener, General Sir A. Gaselee, Sir Henry McMahon, the Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior, and many other notables, given the simulated combat, which lasted an hour and a half.
The Emir expressed his desire to motor 20 miles tomorrow and visit Fatehpur Sikri. Often lamented that his visit to Agra is nearing its end. Private production viceroy will end tomorrow public holidays in Agra measurement refers.



Visit this was entirely free of political debate, but it is understood that the Ameer and Lord Minto is more likely to have private conferences when His Majesty arrived in Calcutta. Here are the ceremonies and entertainment are well organized and have seen no untoward incident. Ameer behavior throughout was decent, safe and courteous. Reigning princes very popular introductions to Lord and Lady Minto.
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